GEORGE BALANCHINE'S SERENADE
& SPRING COLLECTION

Friday, April 21st at 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 22nd at 7 p.m.

Serenade is a milestone in the history of dance. It is the first original ballet George Balanchine created in America and is one of the signature works of New York City Ballet's repertory. Named after its music, Tchaikovsky’s Serenade in C major for String Orchestra, Serenade tells its story musically and choreographically, without any extraneous narrative.

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A collection of new and invigorating works, Spring Collection will include an exclusive commissioned musical score by world known Israelian composer Anna Segal as well as world premiere choreographies. The beautiful score will be performed by a live orchestra, effectively immersing the audience into the piece.

SYNOPSIS

George Balanchine's Serenade

Serenade is a milestone in the history of dance. It is the first original ballet George Balanchine created in America and is one of the signature works of New York City Ballet’s repertory. Balanchine began the ballet as a lesson in stage technique and worked unexpected rehearsal events into the choreography. A student’s fall or late arrival to rehearsal became part of the ballet.

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After its initial presentation, Serenade was reworked several times. In its present form there are four movements: “Sonatina”, “Waltz”, “Russian Dance”, and “Elegy.” The last two movements reverse the order of Tschaikovsky’s score, ending the ballet on a note of sadness.

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Courtesy of New York City Ballet

SEATING CHARTS

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