George Balanchine's jewel-themed triptych, strikingly choreographed to the music of Faure, Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky. This three act masterpiece is renowned as the world's first full-length abstract ballet. The Russian-born co-founder of the New York City Ballet, Balanchine was inspired by the artistry of jewellery designer Claude Arpels to create a trio of distinct movements revealing the essence of each precious stone. Each part also evokes three different cities: Paris, New York and St. Petersburg. 'Emeralds' was conceived as a tribute to the French romantic school, with music by Gabriel Faure. The fiery and energetic 'Rubies' taps into the rich tradition of Broadway musicals, with music by Stravinsky. 'Diamonds' honours the grandeur of Imperial Russia and the Maryinsky Theater, choreographed to the music of Tchaikovsky. With its jewel-like costumes, this is a celebration of the influences on the choreographer who was described as the father of American ballet.
Anastasia Stashkevich
Ivan Alexeyev
Anna Tikhomirova
Vladislav Lantratov
Yanina Parienko
Igor Tsvirko
Ana Turazashvili
Ekaterina Krysanova
Vyacheslav Lopatin
Ekaterina Shipulina
Semyon Chudin
Olga Smirnova
Xenia Averina
Svetlana Gnedova
Alesya Boyko (Gradova)
Anastasia Gubanova
Bruna Cantanhede Gaglianone
Olga Klypina
Elizaveta Kruteleva
Irina Serenkova
Anastasia Shilova
Margarita Shrayner
Batyr Annadurdyev
Alexander Vorobiyov
Mikhail Kochan
Mikhail Kryuchkov
Daria Bochkova
Maria Vinogradova
Daria Gurevich
Yulia Lunkina
Ilona Matsiy
Svetlana Pavlova
Daria Khokhlova
Angelina Karpova
Yulia Grebenshchikova
Artemy Belyakov
Klim Efimov
Karim Abdullin
Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra