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The Washington Ballet

An Evening withThe Washington BalletA Kay Shouse Great Performance

Tix Start At
$34
Gates Open
6:30 PM
Venue
Filene Center - 1551 Trap Road Vienna, VA 22182

Event Details

Experience a night of dance brilliance with The Washington Ballet, featuring George Balanchine’s timeless Stravinsky Violin Concerto and a world premiere by Jennifer Archibald. The Washington Ballet’s new Artistic Director Edwaard Liang’s Murmuration, inspired by starling flight patterns, captivates with Ezio Bosso’s music. This mixed repertoire promises a seamless blend of classical and contemporary, celebrating Balanchine’s legacy and pushing the boundaries of dance. Don’t miss this dynamic showcase on the intersection of tradition and innovation.

Before the performance, join The Washington Ballet's new Artistic Director Edwaard Liang with choreographers Jennifer Archibald and Bart Cook on the Farmhouse Lawn (to the left of the main gate) at 7 PM for a preshow talk. They will delve into the creative process behind their work and share insights on the future of ballet.

Program Stravinsky Violin Concerto
Choreographer: George Balanchine© (courtesy of The George Balanchine Trust) 
Music: Violin Concerto in D
Composer: Igor Stravinsky
Staging: Bart Cook and Maria Calegari
Costumes: Provided by Miami City Ballet
Lighting: Elizabeth A. Coco

Intermission

Untitled World Premiere Preview
Choreography: Jennifer Archibald
Sound Engineer: DJ Foremost Poets
Costumes: Emily Morgan
Lighting: Elizabeth A. Coco

Intermission

Murmuration
Choreography: Edwaard Liang
Music: Violin Concerto No. 1
Composer: Ezio Bosso
Lighting: Lisa Pinkham, recreated by Elizabeth A. Coco
Costumes: Provided by BalletMet

The performance of Stravinsky Violin Concerto, 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.

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