Music Gabriel Fauré, Igor Stravinsky, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Choerography George Balanchine

Cast The Bolshoi Principals, Soloists and Corps de Ballet

Synopsis

This opulent triptych was inspired by Balanchine’s visit to the famous jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels on New York’s Fifth Avenue, celebrating the cities and dance schools of Paris, New York and St. Petersburg, each bound to its own precious stone: emerald, ruby and diamond.

The ballet

Balanchine built an homage of captivating beauty to the three dance schools that had forged his style, each represented by a contrasting gemstone. Jewels offers a unique occasion to enjoy the genius of choreographer’s visually captivating work performed by some of the world’s most dazzling dancers.