Apollo / Aeternum / 24 Preludes
Friday 22 February 2013, 7.30pm
Main Stage
Booking for 22 February 2013 - 14 March 2013 opens
- Booking opened 17 October 2012 for General Public.
- Booking opened 19 September 2012 for Friends of Covent Garden.
- Booking opened 7 September 2012 for Supporting Friends.
- Booking opened 5 September 2012 for Premium 1 Friends.
- Booking opened 4 September 2012 for Premium 2 Friends.
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Apollo / Aeternum / 24 Preludes
Two world premieres and a modern classic: this tantalizing new programme of ballet features work by three master choreographers.
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 | Carlos Acosta |
| Principal | Marianela Nuñez |
| Orchestra | Orchestra of the Royal Opera House |
Aeternum
The world premiere of a new work by renowned choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, created for The Royal Ballet.
Credits
| Choreography | Christopher Wheeldon |
| Music | Benjamin Britten |
| Designs | Jean-Marc Puissant |
| Lighting design | Adam Silverman |
Performers
| Conductor | Barry Wordsworth |
| Principal | Federico Bonelli |
| Principal | James Hay |
| Principal | Nehemiah Kish |
| Principal | Marianela Nuñez |
| 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 | Leanne Benjamin |
| Principal | Rupert Pennefather |
| Principal | Edward Watson |
| Principal | Steven McRae |
| Principal | Valeri Hristov |
| Principal | Zenaida Yanowsky |
| Principal | Sarah Lamb |
| Principal | Alina Cojocaru |
| Principal | TBC |
| Orchestra | Orchestra of the Royal Opera House |
