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NYCB Vol. 10 No. 27 - Opus 19/The Dreamer
“The Prokofiev concerto […] has been heard by Mr. Robbins as an aural inspiration rather than a structural guide. It has very possibly...

Lauryn Johnson
Feb 25, 2024


NYCB Vol. 8 No. 24 - Prodigal Son
In 1929, Balanchine choreographed The Prodigal Son for the Ballets Russes. Serge Lifar danced the title role, and Felia Doubrovska danced...

Lauryn Johnson
Oct 14, 2023


Vail Dance Festival Vol. 2 No. 5 - 800 Words on 8 Balanchine BalletsÂ
800 Words on 8 Balanchine Ballets* *commissioned for the Vail Dance Festival This summer, the Vail Dance Festival is celebrating the...

Lauryn Johnson
Jul 26, 2023


NYCB Vol. 2 No. 23 - Prodigal Son
The ballet Prodigal Son was originally choreographed by Balanchine in 1929 for the Diaghilev’s Ballet Russe. The composer, Prokofiev,...

Lauryn Johnson
Feb 26, 2022
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