In G Major | |
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Choreographer | Jerome Robbins |
Music | Maurice Ravel |
Premiere | May 15, 1975 New York State Theater |
Original ballet company | New York City Ballet |
Design | Rouben Ter-Arutunian Erté |
Genre | neoclassical ballet |
In G Major (originally titled Concerto in G, also known as En Sol) is a ballet choreographed by Jerome Robbins to Maurice Ravel's Piano Concerto in G Major. Performed by a cast of fourteen, the ballet featured Broadway-inspired choreography. The ballet was created for the New York City Ballet's Ravel Festival, which celebrated the centenary of Ravel, and premiered on May 15, 1975, at the New York State Theater, with Suzanne Farrell and Peter Martins originating the two lead roles.