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    Diaghilev's Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration

    Diaghilev's Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration

    Presented by Boston Ballet at Citi Wang Theatre

    May 14-May 17, 2009

    Avg. Event Rating (4.5 Stars): 4.5 out of 5 stars rating
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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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      • Venue Info

        Citi Wang Theatre

        270 Tremont Street
        Boston, MA 02116

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      • Admission Info

        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
          4 out of 5 stars rating "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

        • Event Name: Diaghilev's Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration
          5 out of 5 stars rating "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

        • Event Name: Diaghilev's Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration
          4.5 out of 5 stars rating "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

        • Event Name: Diaghilev's Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration
          4.5 out of 5 stars rating "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...

        • Event Name: Diaghilev's Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration
          4.5 out of 5 stars rating "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!

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      • Member Reviews
        • Event Name: Diaghilev's Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration
          4 out of 5 stars rating "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

        • Event Name: Diaghilev's Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration
          5 out of 5 stars rating "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

        • Event Name: Diaghilev's Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration
          4.5 out of 5 stars rating "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

        • Event Name: Diaghilev's Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration
          4.5 out of 5 stars rating "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...

        • Event Name: Diaghilev's Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration
          4.5 out of 5 stars rating "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!

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