“‘Diamonds’ demonstrates the quintessential Balanchine, down to the last ballerina-worshipping hand kiss by her cavalier. In the ballet’s exquisite pas de deux, Peter Martins, every ince equal to his ballerina, and Suzanne Farrell turned out a truly great, especially well-bred performance.” —Anna Kisselgoff, New York Times, 1975 Suzanne Farrell and Peter Martins (Balanchine center). WNET Filming. Photos by Martha Swope, 1977.

“Mr. B was friendly with M. Arpels of Van Cleef and Arpels, and, in a mutually profitable publicity heist, I went with George to the...

In Suzanne Farrell’s autobiography, Holding on to the Air (affiliate link) she talks about a moment at the end of the Diamonds pas de...

Today begins a year-long celebration of the 75th Anniversary of New York City Ballet and George Balanchine's impact on the ballet world....