Stravinsky Violin Concerto | |
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Choreographer | George Balanchine |
Music | Igor Stravinsky |
Premiere | June 18, 1972 New York State Theater |
Original ballet company | New York City Ballet |
Genre | neoclassical ballet |
Stravinsky Violin Concerto, originally titled Violin Concerto, is a neoclassical ballet choreographed by George Balanchine to Stravinsky's Violin Concerto. Balanchine had previously choreographed another ballet to the concerto in 1941 for the Original Ballet Russe, titled Balustrade, though it was not revived following a few performances. He then reused the concerto for New York City Ballet's Stravinsky Festival in 1972, a tribute to the composer following his death. The ballet premiered on June 18, 1972, at the New York State Theater.