All Balanchine Tribute

Boston Ballet celebrates the vision of Ballet Master George Balanchine with a stirring triple bill, curated by one of his muses, Susanne Farrell. Spanning the classical and the contemporary, these three powerful works invite you to feel deeply, think differently, and revel in the magic of the art form.

Program:

The Four Temperaments
Scored by Paul Hindemith, this groundbreaking work heralded a new direction in 20th-century ballet when it premiered in 1946. Inspired by the Medieval medical and spiritual concept of the 'Four Humors' - each covering a different part of the body and mind - The Four Temperaments is a masterpiece in abstract ballet, fusing classical technique with human individuality.

Mozartina
Danced not to Mozart, but to Tchaikovsky's own tribute to the composer, this late-stage Balanchine piece is perhaps, unsurprisingly, a meditation on faith and transcendence. Bordering on the sacred as the dancers move through prayer to a radiant group finale, there's no finer farewell to the world than this beautiful work, which debuted in 1981, two years before his passing.

Gounod Symphony

A glorious tribute to the Corps de Ballet set to Charles Gounod's Symphony No. 1, this vibrant piece offers a large-scale finale full of geometric expression and pattern. Utilizing the full ensemble and inhabiting the entire stage, it's the perfect way to end this All Balanchine program.