Valse Fantasie
(1967)
Choreography by George Balanchine
Staged by Mimi Paul
Violette Verdy, Ballet Mistress
Valse Fantasie in B Minor
composed
by Mikhail Glinka
(1804-1857)
Dancers
Oct. 9: Caitlin Kirschenbaum & Pablo Sanchez
Samantha Benoit, Danielle Dyson, Juliann Hyde, Jordan Martin
Oct. 10: Demetria Schioldager & Vincent Brewer
Mary-Quinn Aber, Samantha Benoit, Annie Duffey, Jordan Martin
Orchestra: Charles Latshaw, Conductor
Violin I Violin II |
Viola Cello Bass |
Première: January 6, 1953, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
Original cast: Diana Adams, Melissa Hayden, Tanaquil LeClercq, Nicholas Magallanes.
It is interesting to note Balanchine’s use of movement motifs spun intricately with variations upon them.
The second version is most commonly performed today by companies around the world. IU Ballet Theater is honored to present both versions of this ballet in succession for the audience to see both the evolution and contrast of choreographic mastery by the legendary George Balanchine.
The performance of Valse Fantasie, a Balanchine® Ballet, is presented by arrangement with The George Balanchine Trust and has been produced in accordance with the Balanchine Style® and Balanchine Technique® Service standards established and provided by the Trust.
