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Diaghilev's Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration
Presented by Boston Ballet at Citi Wang Theatre
May 14-May 17, 2009
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...
270 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
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
Accessibility Info: Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.
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Member Reviews
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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
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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















