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The Suzanne Farrell Ballet

Led by Balanchine protégée Suzanne Farrell, Kennedy Center’s resident ballet company returns with a Balanchine program.

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About the Program

Artists:
In 2002, the Washington Post exclaimed, “...an ensemble that tackles difficult ballets with a fearless zest and makes them seem fresh and alive” following the company’s fall engagement.  Under the auspices of the Kennedy Center, Suzanne Farrell’s international company of dancers returns to the Eisenhower Theater for its third full engagement.  The company will present a program of Balanchine works as part of the Kennedy Center Tchaikovsky Festival and a second program currently titled “The Balanchine Couple” – exploring the unique relationship between the great choreographer and his dancers. The Kennedy Center engagement will be preceded by a 7-week national tour that will include stops in California, New York, and Pennsylvania, among others.

PROGRAM:
December 2, 3, 4, and 6 evening: Mozartiana, Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux, Tempo di Valse, and Serenade

December 5, 6 matinee, 7 matinee: The Balanchine Couple
Pas de deux from Apollo, Pas de deux from La Sonnambula, Pas de deux from La Valse, Pas de deux from Agon, “The Unanswered Question” from Ivesiana, Meditation, Divertissement from Don Quixote, Pas de deux from Chaconne, Pas de deux and full finale from Stars and Stripes
The above ballets will be illustrated with commentary by Ms. Farrell

Performances will be with live orchestra.

All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.

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Watch and Listen

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Additional Resources

About the Kennedy Center 2003 Tchaikovsky Festival

About the Kennedy Center Ballet Series

The Life & Music of Tchaikovsky : Follow a timeline through Tchaikovsky's life, read his bio, and find out about other upcoming events in which he will be featured.

Cast and Company

Company:
The Suzanne Farrell Ballet

Reviews and Articles

Review: "Balanchine's Flame Is Tended by a Washington Troupe, Too"
The Washington Post – Washington, DC (Nov. 24, 2005) …a "challenge to the New York City Ballet." Read More...

Related Events

PLUS: Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell, FOR ADULTS!  Dec 3, 2003 at 5:00 PM [Performance Plus logo.]

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