November 23, 2007 to December 7, 2007
Running time: Approx. running time: tbc
Background
Jewels is a sparkling new addition to the Royal Ballet repertory, a pure dance delight by George Balanchine, inspired by jewellery in the collection of Van Cleef & Arpels, from Fifth Avenue in New York. Each of the three movements uses a different gem for its inspiration and a different composer for its sound. First is the rich warmth of emeralds for Fauré, dreamy and reflective. Next comes the fire of rubies for Stravinsky, energetic and vibrant. Last is the sparkle of diamonds for Tchaikovsky, polished and classical. There is no story here, other than the sheer delight in the movement and vitality of dance and the images it can create.
Credits
Set Designs
Jean-Marc Puissant
Choreography
George Balanchine
Music
Gabriel Faure
Igor Stravinsky
Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Costume Designs
Barbara Karinska
Costume Designs Consultant
Holly Hynes
Lighting
Jennifer Tipton
Performers
Conductor
Valeriy Ovsyanikov
Emeralds
Mara Galeazzi
Roberta Marquez
Valeri Hristov
David Makhateli
Ivan Putrov
Leanne Benjamin
Tamara Rojo
Edward Watson
Rubies
Alexandra Ansanelli
Lauren Cuthbertson
tba
Zenaida Yanowsky
Sarah Lamb
Carlos Acosta
Diamonds
Marianela Nuñez
Thiago Soares
Alina Cojocaru
Federico Bonelli