GEORGE BALANCHINE'S SERENADE
WITH SYMPHONY OF LIFE
Friday, April 21st at 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 22nd at 7 p.m.
Presenting Sponsor Charles Abookire
In Loving Memory of His Wife
Sandra Hanna Abookire
For the first time, Cleveland Ballet has been granted the rights to perform one of the most celebrated ballets in the history of dance, Serenade, choreographed by George Balanchine. Serenade, as a signature work of New York City Ballet’s repertory, has been added to our own fast-growing repertoire, marking the very first ballet our company will perform with a live orchestra. The one-act ballet represents a milestone in the history of dance, being the very first ballet choreographed by Mr. Balanchine in America. The George Balanchine Trust has granted permission for Cleveland Ballet to perform this masterpiece.
Join the company as they immerse themselves into a beautiful and elegant musical score from world-renowned Israeli composer Anna Segal, which is the first commissioned musical score for Cleveland Ballet. The company not only has this exquisite score by Ms. Segal, but the artistic story is told by the critically acclaimed choreographer, Ilia Zhivoi. With 24 musicians making up a quaint but powerful live orchestra, conductor Caleb Young – making his Playhouse Square debut – and musical advisor Alexandra Preucil bring to life Segal’s wonderful piece of music with Cleveland Ballet artists bringing their own artistry and flare to Zhivoi’s beautiful choreography. Symphony of Life breathes new life into Cleveland Ballet, effectively ending their eighth season on a high note.
SINGLE TICKETS
Individual tickets may be purchased below through Playhouse Square or through Cleveland Ballet Ticketing at 216.320.9000 x 107 or tickets@clevelandballet.org
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CREDITS
George Balanchine's Serenade
CHOREOGRAPHY
George Balanchine
© The George Balanchine Trust
STAGING
Deborah Wingert
MUSIC
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
LIGHTING DESIGN
Dennis Dugan
COSTUME
Sam Meredith & Pro Tutu Studio
CREDITS
Symphony of Life
CONDUCTOR
Caleb Young
CHOREOGRAPHER
Ilia Zhivoi
COMPOSER
Anna Segal
MUSIC ADVISOR
Alexandra Preucil
SET DESIGN
Jeff McLaughlin
LIGHTING DESIGN
Dennis Dugan
COSTUME
Cleveland Ballet Costume Shop
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.
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.
Courtesy of New York City Ballet
Symphony of Life
Join the company as they immerse themselves into a beautiful and elegant exclusive musical score from world-renowned Israeli composer Anna Segal. The artistic story is told through the world-premiere choreography from Ilia Zhivoi, a celebrated choreographer and dancer. With 24 musicians making up a quaint but powerful live orchestra, Cleveland Ballet effectively closes the season on a high note. Conductor Caleb Young - making his Playhouse Square debut - and musical advisor Alexandra Preucil bring to life Segal's wonderful piece of music with Cleveland Ballet artists bringing their flare to Zhivoi's beautiful choreography. Symphony of Life breaths new life into the fastest-growing ballet company in the nation.
SEATING CHARTS
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