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Ballet BALANCHINE/ROBBINS
The ballet triptych at La Scala presents three iconic 20th-century works by George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins. George Balanchine's "Theme and Variations" returns with new scenes and costumes by Luisa Spinatelli. Two famous ballets by Jerome Robbins, both based on piano music by Chopin, will be performed for the first time at La Scala.
TRIPTYCH BALANCHINE/ROBBINS • La Scala, Milan • 11/17/2024
The ballet triptych at La Scala in Milan brings together three 20th-century masterpieces by George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins for an unforgettable evening. George Balanchine returns to the stage with his choreography “Theme and Variations” in a new look designed by Luisa Spinatelli. An evolution of classical ballet, this classical-style masterpiece was created to recreate the heyday of classical ballet in Russia through the music of Tchaikovsky.
Two of Jerome Robbins’ most famous ballets, both based on piano pieces by Chopin, will be performed for the first time at La Scala. “Dances at a Gathering” is a gem of pure dance inspired by musical structure and nuance. It offers an ironic and brilliant insight into the reverie and extravagance of a group of characters attending a piano recital.
This ballet triptych celebrates the timeless modernity of Balanchine and Robbins, two pre-eminent 20th-century choreographers. Her works present a perfect marriage of music and dance while pushing the boundaries of classical ballet and exploring new forms of expression.
With an impressive cast and a new aesthetic interpretation of Balanchine’s “Theme and Variations”, the ballet triptych at La Scala promises to be a stirring and captivating performance. The audience will be immersed in the world of classical and contemporary ballet and experience the beauty, elegance and expressiveness of these masterpieces.
Triptych Balanchine/Robbins • Sunday 17 November 2024 • Teatro alla Scala
Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company and Orchestra
Programma
Theme and Variations
Teatro alla Scala New Production
George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust, choreography
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, music
Luisa Spinatelli, sets and costumes
Dances at a Gathering
Teatro alla Scala New Production
Jerome Robbins, choreography
Fryderyk Chopin, music
Holly Hynes, costumes
Jennifer Tipton, lights
The Concert
Teatro dell’Opera di Roma Production
Teatro alla Scala New Production
Jerome Robbins, choreography
Fryderyk Chopin, music
Saul Steinberg, sets
Irene Sharaff, costumes
Jennifer Tipton, lights
Production and Cast on November 17, 2024
Conductor • Fayçal Karoui
The Teatro alla Scala reserves the right to postpone dates and performances or to change the cast. We do not take responsibility for this.
Performances “Triptych Balanchine/Robbins” at the Teatro alla Scala 2024
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