Celebrating its 75th anniversary, New York City Ballet presents George Balanchine’s treasured Jewels. Amidst the grandeur of the Opera House, glittering gems sweep, shine, and swirl across the stage. Witness Balanchine’s artistry at its peak from the world-renowned company he cofounded 75 years ago.
A three-act ballet, Jewels is a stunning visual portrait showcasing three distinct styles of dance paired with music from different composers. The radiant display begins with the elegance and charm of “Emeralds,” moving at Gabriel Fauré’s mesmerizing pace and drawing from romantic French ballet. The playful pizzazz of “Rubies” is next, representing firecracker American ballet set to Igor Stravinsky’s jazz-inflected capriccio. With a regal finale in order, the command and glamour of “Diamonds,” alongside a symphonic Peter Ilyitch Tschaikovsky score, honors the masterful Balanchine’s own Russian heritage.
Celebrating its 75th anniversary, New York City Ballet presents George Balanchine’s treasured Jewels. Amidst the grandeur of the Opera House, glittering gems sweep, shine, and swirl across the stage. Witness Balanchine’s artistry at its peak from the world-renowned company he cofounded 75 years ago.
A three-act ballet, Jewels is a stunning visual portrait showcasing three distinct styles of dance paired with music from different composers. The radiant display begins with “Emeralds,” calling forth the elegance and charm of France and romantic French ballet through Gabriel Fauré’s mesmerizing music. “Rubies” is crisp and playful, representing firecracker American ballet set to Igor Stravinsky’s jazz-inflected capriccio. A symphonic score by Peter Ilyitch Tschaikovsky commands a regal finale in “Diamonds,” evoking Balanchine’s classical training at the Mariinsky Theater.
Day 1: feat. Anthony Hamilton • Chrisette Michele • Teedra Moses
Day 2: Gregory Porter • Babyface • Lalah Hathaway • Joss Stone • Black Violin • El DeBarge • Spyro Gyra • Kindred the Family Soul • Lori Williams • CeCe Peniston • Braxton Cook • The Jones Girls • Keyon Harrold w/ special guest Stout • Louie Vega & The Elements of Life
Day 3: Kem • Jodeci • India.Arie • Raheem DeVaughn • Come Get To This: A Tribute to Marvin Gaye (w/ special surprise guests) • Karyn White • Meshell Ndegeocello • Jon B • Alex Bugnon • Switch • Theo Croker • Marqueal Jordan • Leela James
Tickets for separate days also available on Ticketmaster.com.
Day 1: feat. Anthony Hamilton • Chrisette Michele • Teedra Moses
Day 2: Gregory Porter • Babyface • Lalah Hathaway • Joss Stone • Black Violin • El DeBarge • Spyro Gyra • Kindred the Family Soul • Lori Williams • CeCe Peniston • Braxton Cook • The Jones Girls • Keyon Harrold w/ special guest Stout • Louie Vega & The Elements of Life
Day 3: Kem • Jodeci • India.Arie • Raheem DeVaughn • Come Get To This: A Tribute to Marvin Gaye (w/ special surprise guests) • Karyn White • Meshell Ndegeocello • Jon B • Alex Bugnon • Switch • Theo Croker • Marqueal Jordan • Leela James
Tickets for separate days also available on Ticketmaster.com.
Celebrating its 75th anniversary, New York City Ballet presents George Balanchine’s treasured Jewels. Amidst the grandeur of the Opera House, glittering gems sweep, shine, and swirl across the stage. Witness Balanchine’s artistry at its peak from the world-renowned company he cofounded 75 years ago.
A three-act ballet, Jewels is a stunning visual portrait showcasing three distinct styles of dance paired with music from different composers. The radiant display begins with the elegance and charm of “Emeralds,” moving at Gabriel Fauré’s mesmerizing pace and drawing from romantic French ballet. The playful pizzazz of “Rubies” is next, representing firecracker American ballet set to Igor Stravinsky’s jazz-inflected capriccio. With a regal finale in order, the command and glamour of “Diamonds,” alongside a symphonic Peter Ilyitch Tschaikovsky score, honors the masterful Balanchine’s own Russian heritage.