Georges Bizet was only 17 years old when he composed his Symphony in C Major, but it was lost for nearly 80 years. Balanchine got wind of the rediscovered piece from Igor Stravinsky, and in 1947 choreographed La Palais de Cristal for the @Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris on Bizet's work. One year later, Balanchine staged the ballet for NYCB's first performance, having refined the costumes and set design, and simplified its title to Symphony In C. The ballet instantly became one of NYCB's signature wor

THEME AND VARIATIONS is one of George Balanchine's most iconic ballets, requiring shimmering technique and heroic stamina. Set to Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, this classic work evokes the golden age of classical ballet. On stage July 7–9 at the Metropolitan Opera House ✨ 🎟: https://bit.ly/ABTSummerSeason22_ThemeAndVariations | American Ballet Theatre

The enduringly romantic Grand Pas de Deux returns to enthrall audiences November 29–January 5 during the 70th anniversary performances of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®. Secure your seats at nycballet.com/nutcracker Featuring Principal Dancers Anthony Huxley and Indiana Woodward | New York City Ballet

Winter Replay: Intricate and complex formations of dancers fill the stage in George Balanchine's iconic leotard ballet, Symphony in Three Movements. | New York City Ballet

Allegro Brillante dazzles with its intricate choreography, which Balanchine once said “contains everything I know about the classical ballet – in thirteen minutes”. See it on All Balanchine, JAN 22 through 29. | New York City Ballet

ABCs of NYCB: Spooky Edition! V is for Valse Fantaisie, the Balanchine ballet set to Mikhail Glinka's eponymous score, nicknamed the Melancholy Waltz. Though plotless, its swooning music and nonstop, whirling movement lend themselves to a suspenseful, delirious tenor. Inspired by The School of American Ballet's list of spooky ballets, we compiled selections from scores in our repertory with slightly macabre vibes, including some pieces you may have heard during the Digital Fall. Set the tone wit