Boston Ballet

BOSTON BALLET 2008-09 SEASON
NIGHT OF STARS
A Boston Ballet Benefit Gala Performance
ONE NIGHT ONLY
OCTOBER 10, 2008
Altankhuyag Dugaraa
Photo Credit: Gene Schiavone
Join Boston Ballet for a dazzling evening of dance featuring the entire company! Night of Stars will be an evening of artistry you will never forget.
CINDERELLA
OCTOBER 16–26, 2008
Lorna Feijóo
Photo Credit: Angela Sterling
Boston Ballet launches its 2008–2009 season with this timeless story, told in a fresh new way by acclaimed choreographer James Kudelka. Premiering in Boston in 2005 to rave reviews and perfectly matched with Prokofiev’s evocative score, Cinderella is the magical tale of a plucky housemaid’s undying belief in happiness beyond her drudgery, and the transforming power of love. With Art Deco-inspired scenery and stylish Roaring-Twenties costumes, this production features all the enchantment of the well-known fairytale, daringly re-imagined for a contemporary audience. An evening sure to delight audiences with its whimsical elegance — and pumpkins that appear in surprising places!
BLACK AND WHITE
FEBRUARY 12-15, 2009
Carlos Molina and Jared Redick
Photo Credit: Eric Antoniou
The work of Jirí Kylián, one of Europe’s most fascinating and celebrated choreographers, returns to Boston Ballet with his Black and White program. Falling Angels, a mesmerizing study in motion and minimalism, and Sarabande, a powerful display for six men, gave audiences a glimpse of Kylián’s unique and potent vision when they were presented here in 2005. Playing with space, shape and contrast, Kylián’s work will challenge, enlighten and move you. Boston Ballet is the first company outside of Nederlands Dans Theater to perform Kylián’s Black and White series and is exclusive to Boston Ballet.
JEWELS
February 26-March 8, 2009
Melanie Atkins
Photo Credit: Eric Antoniou
A full-length ballet in three parts, George Balanchine’s Jewels premiered at New York City Ballet in 1967. Presenting a miniature history of classical dance, Jewels references ballet’s French origins, Russia’s imperial style, and Balanchine’s own take on the art form. Critically acclaimed since its premiere, each act of Jewels is distinct in both music and mood. “Emeralds” is set to music by Gabriel Fauré, “Rubies” to Stravinsky’s Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra and “Diamonds” to Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 3 in D Major, Op. 29. Don’t miss Balanchine’s magnificent trio - a Boston Ballet Company Premiere.
SLEEPING BEAUTY
April 23–May 3, 2009
Rie Ichikawa and Heather Myers
Photo Credit: Angela Sterling
With its scenario drawn from the stories of Perrault, a glorious score by Tchaikovsky, and choreography after Marius Petipa, The Sleeping Beauty has been enchanting audiences of all ages for over a century. But more than the tale of a princess, a spell and a kiss, The Sleeping Beauty is a tour de force of classical dancing, with brilliant solo choreography and ensemble pageantry. This grand-scale production, with sets and costumes by David Walker, spotlights the accomplishments of the entire Company.
DIAGHILEV'S BALLETS RUSSES CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
May 14-17, 2009
April Ball in The Prodigal Son
Photo Credit: Eric Antoniou
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.
ON THE STAGE
Boston Ballet dancers in "Swan Lake"
Photo Credit: Gene Schiavone
Sabi Varga and Melissa Hough in "In On Blue" by resident choreographer Jorma Elo
Photo credit: Michael Lutch for the New York Times
Boston Ballet dancers in Helen Pickett’s “Eventide,”
Photo credit: Michael Lutch for the New York Times
The waltz of the Flowers
Boston Ballet in Serenade
Photo Credit: Gene Schiavone
La Sylphide Act I: Reel
Photo Credit: Angela Sterling
Rie Ichikawa and Raul Salamanca
Photo Credit: Gene Schiavone
Melissa Hough and Kelley Potter
Photo Credit: Gene Schiavone
Karine Seneca and Pavel Gurevich
Photo Credit: Gene Schiavone
The Waltz of the Flowers from the stage wings
*Nutcracker photos by Jared Redick, Gene Schiavone, Angela Sterling