Presented by:
The Australian Ballet
George Balanchine’s Jewels is a three-part ballet, visually and
thematically structured around the motifs of emeralds, rubies and
diamonds, and exploring the idea of movement radiating from the body
through each specific jewel.
Making its world premiere at New York City Ballet in 1967, Jewels
showcased Balanchine’s atmospheric musicality. These contrasting
works reflect his time in Paris, New York and St Petersburg through the
selection of scores and the defining visual elements of colour, shape
and silhouette. Each of the three acts is distinct in style and mood, set
to music by three different composers: Gabriel Fauré for Emeralds, Igor
Stravinsky for Rubies and Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky for Diamonds. Opulent
costumes and sets unify each of the three sections into one regal whole,
showcasing the classical precision of The Australian Ballet’s artists.
A mesmerising spectacle that is both soft and sharp, racy and refined,
flashy and majestic, Jewels is a lavish work capturing the company’s
celebratory spirit. After spectacular seasons in Sydney, Melbourne and
London in 2023, we are delighted to bring this sparkling production to
Adelaide audiences.
Running Times:
Times are approx. and subject to change at any time.
2 hours and 7 minutes including two 20 minute intervals
Tour Dates:
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Fri 12 July 2024
Adelaide Festival Centre , Adelaide, SA |
Sat 13 July 2024
Adelaide Festival Centre , Adelaide, SA |
Sat 13 July 2024
Adelaide Festival Centre , Adelaide, SA |
Mon 15 July 2024
Adelaide Festival Centre , Adelaide, SA |
Tue 16 July 2024
Adelaide Festival Centre , Adelaide, SA |
Wed 17 July 2024
Adelaide Festival Centre , Adelaide, SA |
Thu 18 July 2024
Adelaide Festival Centre , Adelaide, SA |