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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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Admission Info:
$25-115

General Day and Time Info:
May 14th: 7:00pm
May 15th: 8:00pm
May 16th: 2:00pm and 8:00pm
May 17th: 2:00pm and 7:00pm

Phone: 866-348-9738

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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