The Royal Ballet: A Diamond Celebration
Королевский балет: Бриллиантовый юбилей
A dazzling showcase marking 60 years of the Friends of the Royal Opera House.
Actors
For Four
For Four
For Four
For Four
Diamonds
Diamonds
Crew
Choreographers
Christopher Wheeldon, George Balanchine , Valentino Zucchetti, Pam Tanowitz, Joseph Toonga
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
No
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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