La Sylphide
Choreography: after August Bournonville
Music: Herman Lovenskjold

With its blend of charm, infatuation, ethereal delights and a dash of comic relief, La Sylphide ushered in the reign of romantic ballets. When a young Scottish farmer abandons his bride-to-be for a beautiful winged creature, he offends not only the wedding party but the witch who heralds his demise. Recognized as the oldest ballet in existence, Bournonville’s ambitious choreography demands prolonged pointe work and exudes the innocence of youth. But for all its technical influence and thematic whimsy, La Sylphide cautions that the grass isn’t always greener.


Barber Violin Concerto
Company Premiere
Choreography: Peter Martins
Music: Samuel Barber

Bathed in white, two couples take the stage for a brilliant series of pas de deux in the Company premiere of Peter Martins’s Barber Violin Concerto. The piece embodies the lyrical movement of Samuel Barber’s inventive piece that bridges from an opening adagio to its final scherzo, exploring the dichotomy between classical ballet and modern dance in three movements.

Available Friday, June 5 - 8 p.m.; Saturday, June 6 - 8 p.m.; Thursday, June 11 - 8 p.m.; Friday, June 12 - 8 p.m.   Make reservations at least two weeks in advance.