In 1967, George Balanchine created “Jewels” for New York City Ballet, and in short order this evening-length triptych — “Emeralds,” “Rubies,” and “Diamonds” — became the crown jewel of 20th-century ...
Emeralds, rubies and diamonds. Glittering gems made of stardust forged in the furnace of the earth have fired humanity’s imagination for millennia. In 1966, they inspired George Balanchine to create ...
When Boston Ballet opens its season with George Balanchine’s landmark masterpiece “Jewels‚” the company honors a piece of its heritage. During the company’s early years, Balanchine was a staunch ...