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Jewels

New production of the Teatro alla Scala

From 12 to 26 May 2011

Running Time: 2 hours

Notes on the performancesOpen: The three musical and dance gems that make up Jewels are often staged as standalone ballets. In this performance, the three parts of the triptych will be performed together as a harmonious whole. Balanchine drew his inspiration from the work of jewellery designer Claude Arpels, selecting music that would convey the essence of each gem (Fauré for Emeralds, Stravinsky for Rubies and Tchaikovsky for Diamonds).

Each part of Jewels has a unique score and atmosphere. Emeralds recalls the nineteenth-century dances of the French Romantics. Rubies is sparkling and spirited, and is the complete embodiment of the Stravinsky-Balanchine collaboration. Diamonds recalls the order and grandeur of the Russian Empire and the Mariinsky Theatre, where Balanchine learned his craft. Rubies will feature Leonid Sarafanov, with Polina Semionova, Alina Somova and Guillaume Côté appearing in Diamonds.

DIRECTION

Choreography: George Balanchine
Sets: Peter Harvey
Costumes: Karinska
Costumes supervisor: Holly Hynes
Conductor: David Coleman (12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 May)
Alessandro Ferrari (24, 25 and 26 May)
Emeralds
Choreography revived by: Ben Huys
Music: Gabriel Fauré
Rubies
Choreography revived by: Patricia Neary
Music: Igor Stravinsky
Piano: Roberto Cominati
Diamonds
Choreography revived by: Joysanne Sidimus e Elyse Borne
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

CAST

Guest Artists: Leonid Sarafanov in Rubies (12, 14e, 18, 20)
Alina Somova in Diamonds (12, 14e, 15, 18, 20)
Polina Semionova in Diamonds (24, 25, 26)
Guillaume Côté in Diamonds (12, 14eve., 15, 24, 25, 26)

Detailed cast

Thursday 12 May 2011 - 8 pm

Emeralds: Mariafrancesca Garritano - Antonino Sutera
Petra Conti - Mick Zeni
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet
Rubies: Marta Romagna
Alessandra Vassallo - Leonid Sarafanov
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet
Diamonds: Alina Somova - Guillaume Côté
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet

Saturday 14 May 2011 - 2.30 pm

Emeralds: Gilda Gelati – Alessandro Grillo
Mariafrancesca Garritano – Andrea Volpintesta
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet
Rubies: Sofia Rosolini
Antonella Albano – Federico Fresi
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet
Diamonds: Francesca Podini – Gabriele Corrado
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet

Saturday 14 May 2011 - 8 pm

Emeralds: Mariafrancesca Garritano - Antonino Sutera
Petra Conti - Mick Zeni
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet
Rubies: Marta Romagna
Alessandra Vassallo - Leonid Sarafanov
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet
Diamonds: Alina Somova - Guillaume Côté
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet

Sunday 15 May 2011 - 8 pm

Emeralds: Gilda Gelati – Alessandro Grillo
Mariafrancesca Garritano – Andrea Volpintesta
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet
Rubies: Marta Romagna
Alessandra Vassallo – Antonino Sutera
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet
Diamonds: Alina Somova - Guillaume Côté
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet

Wednesday 18 May 2011 - 8 pm

Emeralds: Mariafrancesca Garritano - Antonino Sutera
Petra Conti - Mick Zeni
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet
Rubies: Marta Romagna
Alessandra Vassallo - Leonid Sarafanov
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet
Diamonds: Alina Somova – Gabriele Corrado
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet

Thursday 19 May 2011 - 8 pm

Emeralds: Mariafrancesca Garritano - Antonino Sutera
Petra Conti - Mick Zeni
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet
Rubies: Sofia Rosolini
Antonella Albano – Federico Fresi
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet
Diamonds: Francesca Podini – Eris Nezha
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet

Friday 20 May 2011 - 8 pm

Emeralds: Mariafrancesca Garritano - Antonino Sutera
Petra Conti - Mick Zeni
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet
Rubies: Marta Romagna
Alessandra Vassallo - Leonid Sarafanov
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet
Diamonds: Alina Somova – Gabriele Corrado
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet

Saturday 21 May 2011 - 8 pm

Emeralds: Gilda Gelati - Alessandro Grillo
Mariafrancesca Garritano - Andrea Volpintesta
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet
Rubies: Sofia Rosolini
Alessandra Vassallo - Antonino Sutera
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet
Diamonds: Francesca Podini – Eris Nezha
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet

Sunday 22 May 2011 - 3 pm

Emeralds: Gilda Gelati – Alessandro Grillo
Mariafrancesca Garritano – Andrea Volpintesta
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet
Rubies: Marta Romagna
Alessandra Vassallo – Antonino Sutera
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet
Diamonds: Francesca Podini – Gabriele Corrado
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet

Tuesday 24 May 2011 - 8 pm

Emeralds: Mariafrancesca Garritano - Antonino Sutera
Petra Conti - Mick Zeni
e il Corpo di Ballo del Teatro alla Scala
Rubies: Sofia Rosolini
Antonella Albano – Federico Fresi
e il Corpo di Ballo del Teatro alla Scala
Diamonds: Polina Semionova – Guillaume Côté
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet

Wednesday 25 May 2011 - 8 pm

Emeralds: Gilda Gelati – Alessandro Grillo
Mariafrancesca Garritano – Andrea Volpintesta
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet
Rubies: Marta Romagna
Alessandra Vassallo – Antonino Sutera
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet
Diamonds: Polina Semionova – Guillaume Côté
e il Corpo di Ballo del Teatro alla Scala

Thursday 26 May 2011 - 8 pm

Emeralds: Gilda Gelati – Alessandro Grillo
Mariafrancesca Garritano – Andrea Volpintesta
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet
Rubies: Marta Romagna
Alessandra Vassallo – Antonino Sutera
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet
Diamonds: Polina Semionova – Guillaume Côté
and the Teatro alla Scala Corps de Ballet

Due to a foot injury, Roberto Bolle has had to withdraw from the performances of Diamonds on 12, 14 and 15 May. His role will now be performed by Guillaume Côté, principal of the National Ballet of Canada, who will anticipate his La Scala debut in Diamonds.

The performance of “Jewels”, choreography by George Balanchine © The George BalanchineTrust, 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.

ON STAGE

May 2011

TICKETS

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SHIFTS

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