Bolshoi Ballet Jewels

George Balanchines jewelthemed triptych strikingly choreographed to the music of Faure Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky This three act masterpiece is renowned as the worlds first fulllength abstract ballet The Russianborn cofounder of the New York City Ballet Balanchine was inspired by the artistry of jewellery designer Claude Arpels to create a trio of distinct movements revealing the essence of each precious stone Each part also evokes three different cities Paris New York and St Petersburg Emeralds was conceived as a tribute to the French romantic school with music by Gabriel Faure The fiery and energetic Rubies taps into the rich tradition of Broadway musicals with music by Stravinsky Diamonds honours the grandeur of Imperial Russia and the Maryinsky Theater choreographed to the music of Tchaikovsky With its jewellike costumes this is a celebration of the influences on the choreographer who was described as the father of American ballet