The Suzanne Farrell Ballet: An All-Balanchine Evening

Friday, February 24 at 8 pm, MainStage

The Suzanne Farrell Ballet is devoted to the artistic legacy of Suzanne Farrell’s mentors, with particular emphasis on one of the greatest ballet choreographer of the 20th century, George Balanchine. Under the leadership of Farrell—Balanchine’s most celebrated ballerina and muse—the company has grown to become the nation’s most inspired presenter of his famous NYC Ballet works. Balanchine was known for his musicality and his extensive work with Igor Stravinsky. The company performs Agon (1957), the iconic black and white ballet; Meditation (1963), the first ballet created for Farrell that was left to her upon Balanchine’s death; Haieff Divertimento (1947), last performed by the New York City Ballet in 1993; and Diamonds Pas De Deux, an excerpt from Jewels (1967) performed in celebration of the company’s 10th anniversary season. The New York Times calls it “one of the most courageous projects in ballet today.”

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Tickets are $50, $40, $30, and $25 (students and children save $4 on top three ticket prices)

Related Event:

Ballet Masterclass with The Suzanne Farrell Ballet: Intermediate/Advanced Adults & Teens; Thursday, February 23; 5-6:30 pm; Vermont Ballet Theater, Essex; $20

Suzanne Farrell was the celebrated muse of George Balanchine, and remains a legendary figure in the dance world. Her company at the Kennedy Center has a repertoire of over 35 works by George Balanchine, Maurice Béjart, Jerome Robbins, and more. In this masterclass, students learn Balanchine technique and repertoire directly from company members. Pointe shoes required.

This performance is sponserd by Allen and Bonnie Reid Martin, Vermont Ballet Theater, and HydroQuebec, with media support from Vermont Public Radio and WCAX. this season's performances are sponsored by Comcast.

Hospitality support from Hilton Hotels & Resorts Funded in part by Capezio/ Ballet Makers Dance Foundation, Inc. Dance, music, and theater programming, including commissions and residencies, are supported by the Flynn General Endowment, raised over the past five years. The General Endowment received challenge grants from the Ford Foundation New Directions/New Donors program and the Argosy Foundation and was matched by generous support from the community. Flynn Center performances are funded in part by the Arts Endowment Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation; also funded in part by Andrea’s Legacy Fund, used to protect and maintain the Flynn’s performing arts and education programs.

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Core Facts

Suzanne Farrell was one of George Balanchine's most celebrated muses, and today is a repetiteur for the George Balanchine Trust,
Throughout the nearly three decades of her performing career, Suzanne Farrell was the most influential American ballerina of the late 20th century, and was honored by the Kennedy Center in 2005.
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“The boldness . . . a trademark of the Farrell dancers, and it’s why her company's engagements always rank among the most anticipated events of the dance season.”

Washington Post