Created by choreographer George Balanchine in 1967, Jewels is a full-length, plotless ballet that uses the music of three very different composers. The three-act work is a masterpiece – and master class – on the facets of classical dance. Each of Jewels is costumed in a different gem – emeralds, rubies, and diamonds. The distinct costumes unify the disparate themes of each jewel – the French romanticism of Emeralds, danced to Fauré’s dreamy score; Stravinsky’s Modernist, high energy score for Rubies; and Tchaikovsky’s regal classicism, evoking the imperial court of Russia in Diamonds.
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Choreography: George C. Balanchine Costume Design: Karinska Lighting Design: George C. Balanchine Trust, www.balanchine.com Music: Gabrie Faurel/Igor Stravinsky/Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky |
Carpenters: 2 Props: 2 Rail: 2 Deck Electricians: 2 Light Board Operator: 1 Sound: 1 Spot Operators: 2 Wardrobe: 2 heads and 6 dressers |
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Number of trucks: One 26’ truck |
