World premiere: 20 Apr 1967 Bolshoi theatre, Moscow, Russia
Apollo ballet in two scenes Music: Igor Stravinsky Choreography: George Balanchine (1928)
Libretto: Igor Stravinsky
Staging: Francia Russell Original lighting design: Ronald Bates Lighting: Vladimir Lukasevich
World premiere: 12 June 1928, Les Ballets Russes de Serge de Diaghilev, Theatre Sarah Bernhart, Paris Premiere of last revived version at the Mariinsky Theatre: 30 April 1998
The Ballet of George Balanchine Apollo 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
The Mariinsky Theatre would like to express its gratitude to Mrs Bettina von Siemens for her support in bringing the "Ballets of George Balanchine" project to life
Running time: 33 minutes
Carmen Suite
Music by Georges Bizet – Rodion Shchedrin Choreography by Alberto Alonso Production Choreographer: Viktor Barykin Production Designer: Boris Messerer