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Diaghilev's Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration

Presented by Boston Ballet at Citi Wang Theatre

May 14-May 17, 2009

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This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Ballets Russes, established in 1909 by the Russian impresario Serge Diaghilev. The Ballets Russes became one of the most influential ballet companies of the 20th century, presenting ground-breaking artistic collaborations among choreographers, composers, and artists. Boston Ballet celebrates with classic works by Balanchine, Nijinsky and Fokine. Resident Choreographer Jorma Elo will premiere a new work, his sixth for Boston Ballet, to Igor Stravinsky's Le Sacre du Printemps. The Prodigal Son MUSIC: Sergei Prokofiev CHOREOGRAPHY: George Balanchine Afternoon of a Faun MUSIC: Claude Debussy CHOREOGRAPHY: Vaslav Nijinsky Le Spectre de la Rose MUSIC: Carl Maria von Weber CHOREOGRAPHY: Michel Fokine Le Sacre du Printemps MUSIC: Igor Stravinsky CHOREOGRAPHY: Jorma Elo (World Premiere)

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    Citi Wang Theatre

    270 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02116

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    Tickets: $25-115

    Info Phone: 866-348-9738

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  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    May 14-May 17, 2009

    Times:
    May 14th: 7:00pm
    May 15th: 8:00pm
    May 16th: 2:00pm and 8:00pm
    May 17th: 2:00pm and 7:00pm

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    • Event Name: Diaghilev's Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration
      "Great performance"
      Review posted by: Phil from Shrewsbury, MA , May 18, 2009
      

      I enjoyed the first 3 performances very much (Prodigal Son, Afternoon of a Faun and Spectre De La Rose) Prodigal Son seemed so different from the older Balanchine we're more familiar with and I... Expand

      I enjoyed the first 3 performances very much (Prodigal Son, Afternoon of a Faun and Spectre De La Rose) Prodigal Son seemed so different from the older Balanchine we're more familiar with and I thought all the dancers' performances were excellent. I was disappointed with the Rite of Spring. I found the choreography did not seem to reflect the music at all. The fire was more of a distraction and almost a gimmick. Collapse

    • Event Name: Diaghilev's Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration
      "Sensational Russian ballet"
      Review posted by: Jim Kaufman from Boston, MA, May 18, 2009
      

      Sensational recreations of Prodigal Son, Afternoon of a Faun, and Le Spectre de la Rose with fantastic dancers. Although some are almost 80 years old they all were totally contemporary. Le Sacre du... Expand

      Sensational recreations of Prodigal Son, Afternoon of a Faun, and Le Spectre de la Rose with fantastic dancers. Although some are almost 80 years old they all were totally contemporary. Le Sacre du Printemps was excellent, but thought the staging actually distracted from the choreography. However, overall my favorite Boston Ballet program of the past 10 years. A must see. Collapse

    • Event Name: Diaghilev's Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration
      "They don't make 'em like they use to"
      Review posted by: Anne from Watertown, May 18, 2009
      

      The three old-fashioned (1920s +) ballets owed a lot to Greek vases and maybe a little to Egyptian art. Dancers posed and moved symmetrically. I loved the art nouveau sets. I didn't give the program... Expand

      The three old-fashioned (1920s +) ballets owed a lot to Greek vases and maybe a little to Egyptian art. Dancers posed and moved symmetrically. I loved the art nouveau sets. I didn't give the program five stars because, although I liked Elo's choreography, I didn't like the sets or costumes of his interpretation of "The Rites of Spring." The flames were so bright and animated they distracted from the dancers, and they and the dancers' red costumes made me think more of an inferno than the coming of spring. I prefer the Bejart version, which seemed more earthy. Collapse

    • Event Name: Diaghilev's Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration
      "Magnificent"
      Review posted by: Caitlin from Boston, MA, May 18, 2009
      

      Le Sacre du Printemps was some of the best contemporary ballet and choreography I have seen to date. Shocking stage and superb dancing...

      Le Sacre du Printemps was some of the best contemporary ballet and choreography I have seen to date. Shocking stage and superb dancing...

    • Event Name: Diaghilev's Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration
      "Stunning Performance"
      Review posted by: Heidi from Boston, May 15, 2009
      

      Absolutely fantastic performance! World Premiere Le Sacre du Printemps definitely surprised me and was impressive! Outstanding ballerina!

      Absolutely fantastic performance! World Premiere Le Sacre du Printemps definitely surprised me and was impressive! Outstanding ballerina!

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    • Event Name: Diaghilev's Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration
      "Great performance"
      Review posted by: Phil from Shrewsbury, MA , May 18, 2009
      

      I enjoyed the first 3 performances very much (Prodigal Son, Afternoon of a Faun and Spectre De La Rose) Prodigal Son seemed so different from the older Balanchine we're more familiar with and I... Expand

      I enjoyed the first 3 performances very much (Prodigal Son, Afternoon of a Faun and Spectre De La Rose) Prodigal Son seemed so different from the older Balanchine we're more familiar with and I thought all the dancers' performances were excellent. I was disappointed with the Rite of Spring. I found the choreography did not seem to reflect the music at all. The fire was more of a distraction and almost a gimmick. Collapse

    • Event Name: Diaghilev's Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration
      "Sensational Russian ballet"
      Review posted by: Jim Kaufman from Boston, MA, May 18, 2009
      

      Sensational recreations of Prodigal Son, Afternoon of a Faun, and Le Spectre de la Rose with fantastic dancers. Although some are almost 80 years old they all were totally contemporary. Le Sacre du... Expand

      Sensational recreations of Prodigal Son, Afternoon of a Faun, and Le Spectre de la Rose with fantastic dancers. Although some are almost 80 years old they all were totally contemporary. Le Sacre du Printemps was excellent, but thought the staging actually distracted from the choreography. However, overall my favorite Boston Ballet program of the past 10 years. A must see. Collapse

    • Event Name: Diaghilev's Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration
      "They don't make 'em like they use to"
      Review posted by: Anne from Watertown, May 18, 2009
      

      The three old-fashioned (1920s +) ballets owed a lot to Greek vases and maybe a little to Egyptian art. Dancers posed and moved symmetrically. I loved the art nouveau sets. I didn't give the program... Expand

      The three old-fashioned (1920s +) ballets owed a lot to Greek vases and maybe a little to Egyptian art. Dancers posed and moved symmetrically. I loved the art nouveau sets. I didn't give the program five stars because, although I liked Elo's choreography, I didn't like the sets or costumes of his interpretation of "The Rites of Spring." The flames were so bright and animated they distracted from the dancers, and they and the dancers' red costumes made me think more of an inferno than the coming of spring. I prefer the Bejart version, which seemed more earthy. Collapse

    • Event Name: Diaghilev's Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration
      "Magnificent"
      Review posted by: Caitlin from Boston, MA, May 18, 2009
      

      Le Sacre du Printemps was some of the best contemporary ballet and choreography I have seen to date. Shocking stage and superb dancing...

      Le Sacre du Printemps was some of the best contemporary ballet and choreography I have seen to date. Shocking stage and superb dancing...

    • Event Name: Diaghilev's Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration
      "Stunning Performance"
      Review posted by: Heidi from Boston, May 15, 2009
      

      Absolutely fantastic performance! World Premiere Le Sacre du Printemps definitely surprised me and was impressive! Outstanding ballerina!

      Absolutely fantastic performance! World Premiere Le Sacre du Printemps definitely surprised me and was impressive! Outstanding ballerina!

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