The Royal Ballet: A Diamond Celebration

Королевский балет: Бриллиантовый юбилей

A dazzling showcase marking 60 years of the Friends of the Royal Opera House.

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Actors

For Four

For Four

For Four

For Four

Diamonds

Diamonds

Crew

Choreographers

Christopher Wheeldon, George Balanchine , Valentino Zucchetti, Pam Tanowitz, Joseph Toonga

About

The Royal Ballet’s dazzling Principals lead an evening not to be missed, their sparkling talents a perfect fit for a diamond anniversary. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of The Friends of Covent Garden, this programme recognises the amazing support of all ROH Friends past and present.

The showcase will demonstrate the breadth and diversity of The Royal Ballet’s repertory in classical, contemporary and heritage works. It will also include world premieres of short ballets by choreographers Pam Tanowitz, Joseph Toonga and Valentino Zucchetti as well as The Royal Ballet’s first performance of For Four by Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon and a performance of George Balanchine’s Diamonds.

Language

Runtime

2 hours 43 minutes with two intermissions

Act 1

55 min

Intermission

11 min

Act 2

46 min

Intermission

11 min

Act 3

40 min

2022

16+

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Фото (с) Bill Cooper

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