Apollo / Aeternum / 24 Preludes: Mixed: Apollo: Thursday 14 March 2013, 7.30pm

Main Stage

Two world premieres and a modern classic: this tantalizing new programme of ballet features work by three master choreographers.

Mixed programme

These works are performed together:

Apollo

George Balanchine’s interpretation of the myth of Apollo is one of the landmark ballets of the 20th century. Its classical beauty is underpinned by Stravinsky's magnificent score.

Credits

Choreography: George Balanchine
Music: Igor Stravinsky
Staging: Patricia Neary

Performers

Conductor: Barry Wordsworth
Principal: Olivia Cowley
Principal: Itziar Mendizabal
Principal: Sarah Lamb
Principal: Rupert Pennefather
Orchestra: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

Aeternum

Christopher Wheeldon's Olivier Award-winning ballet celebrates Benjamin Britten and remembers the fallen.

Credits

Choreography: Christopher Wheeldon
Music: Benjamin Britten
Designs: Jean-Marc Puissant
Lighting design: Adam Silverman

Performers

Conductor: Barry Wordsworth
Principal: TBC
Orchestra: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

24 Preludes

Acclaimed choreographer Alexei Ratmansky presents his first work for a British company in this keenly awaited world premiere.

Credits

Choreography: Alexei Ratmansky
Music: Fryderyk Chopin
Orchestration: Jean Françaix
Lighting design: Neil Austin
Costume designs: Colleen Atwood

Performers

Conductor: Barry Wordsworth
Principal: Ricardo Cervera
Principal: Nehemiah Kish
Principal: Dawid Trzensimiech
Principal: Helen Crawford
Principal: Fernando Montaño
Principal: Fumi Kaneko
Principal: Mara Galeazzi
Principal: Melissa Hamilton
Orchestra: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House