Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration

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 FaunMUSIC: Claude DebussyCHOREOGRAPHY: Vaslav NijinskyLe Spectre de la RoseMUSIC: Carl Maria von WeberCHOREOGRAPHY: Michel FokineLe Sacre du PrintempsMUSIC: Igor StravinskyCHOREOGRAPHY: Jorma Elo (World Premiere)