George Balanchine: Celebrating a Legend

April 15-17, 2011 - Benedum Center
With the Orchestra

George Balanchine’s works claim the Benedum Center stage as Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre builds upon its long-standing tradition of ballets by this American Master. The terse, fast and explosive Agon, A PBT premiere, was created in 1957 to a commissioned Stravinsky score, and stands as one of Mr. B’s greatest master works. The Prodigal Son, Balanchine’s iconic 1929 masterpiece based on a Bible story of sin and redemption, serves up one of ballet’s greatest roles for a male dancer.

Artists:
Julia Erickson and Christopher Budzynski

Photography:
Duane Rieder

Agon

Music:
Igor Stravinsky

The Prodigal Son

Music:
Sergei Prokofiev

Costume and Scenic Design:
Georges Rouault

Sylvia Pas de Deux

Music:
Léo Delibes

Costume Design:
Janet Marie Groom