A is for Agon: Choreographed in 1957 by George Balanchine in collaboration with Stravinsky, Agon is often mistaken for a third installment of a "Greek trilogy" preceded by Apollo and Orpheus. In actuality, the only Greek influence on the ballet is its name, which is the Greek word for "contest." The four movements of the ballet were modeled and named after French court dances by Balanchine and Stravinsky as the latter composed the music. Dancing Agon is both a coveted and formidable prospect; it
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A is for Agon: Choreographed in 1957 by George Balanchine in collaboration with Stravinsky, Agon is often mistaken for a third installment of a "Greek trilogy" preceded by Apollo and Orpheus. In actuality, the only Greek influence on the ballet is its name, which is the Greek word for "contest." The four movements of the ballet were modeled and named after French court dances by Balanchine and Stravinsky as the latter composed the music. Dancing Agon is both a coveted and formidable prospect; it
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Agon, one of Balanchine's quintessential black and white ballets, closes out the Stravinsky & Balanchine program. On the opening night of our winter programming, Prin | New York City Ballet
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Agon, one of Balanchine's quintessential black and white ballets, closes out the Stravinsky & Balanchine program. On the opening night of our winter programming, Prin | New York City Ballet
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George Balanchine, who famously choreographed multiple ballets to composer Igor Stravinsky’s scores, once said: “I like Stravinsky's music. It is so strict, so solid. It never comes apart. You cannot improvise upon it. It's built like mathematics.” See three of his ballets set to Stravinsky's music: Apollo, Orpheus, and Agon (seen here) on the Stravinsky & Balanchine program, JAN 22, 24, 26 eve & FEB 1, 2 mat: nycballet.com/stravinsky | New York City Ballet
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George Balanchine, who famously choreographed multiple ballets to composer Igor Stravinsky’s scores, once said: “I like Stravinsky's music. It is so strict, so solid. It never comes apart. You cannot improvise upon it. It's built like mathematics.” See three of his ballets set to Stravinsky's music: Apollo, Orpheus, and Agon (seen here) on the Stravinsky & Balanchine program, JAN 22, 24, 26 eve & FEB 1, 2 mat: nycballet.com/stravinsky | New York City Ballet
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Agon, named after the ancient Greek word for contest and struggle, is one of Balanchine’s most famed plotless neoclassical ballets. First staged in 1957, the ballet features a score by Igor Stravinsky and movements based on French court dances. Agon joins Apollo and Orpheus in the winter season’s Stravinsky & Balanchine Greek Trilogy program. For tickets and more information about our Winter performances, JAN 22 - MAR 3, visit nycballet.com/winter | New York City Ballet
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Agon, named after the ancient Greek word for contest and struggle, is one of Balanchine’s most famed plotless neoclassical ballets. First staged in 1957, the ballet features a score by Igor Stravinsky and movements based on French court dances. Agon joins Apollo and Orpheus in the winter season’s Stravinsky & Balanchine Greek Trilogy program. For tickets and more information about our Winter performances, JAN 22 - MAR 3, visit nycballet.com/winter | New York City Ballet
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