description Violin Concerto Overview
The Violin Concerto is a ballet score by Igor Stravinsky composed for Benjamin Britten’s 1967 production. It tells the story of John the Baptist through dramatic movement and music, featuring a central role for the solo violin to represent spiritual and emotional states. The work is notable for its neoclassical style and collaboration with choreographer George Balanchine, appealing to ballet enthusiasts and those interested in 20th-century classical music.
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Is Violin Concerto the Balanchine ballet set to Stravinsky?
Yes, the repertory work usually known today as Stravinsky Violin Concerto was originally titled Violin Concerto. George Balanchine made it for New York City Ballet's 1972 Stravinsky Festival.
When did Stravinsky Violin Concerto premiere?
It premiered on June 18, 1972, at the New York State Theater. The ballet uses Igor Stravinsky's Violin Concerto in D, not a Benjamin Britten score.
What makes the two central arias in Violin Concerto stand out?
The ballet has two intense central duets, usually called Aria I and Aria II after Stravinsky's score. They contrast with the more driving Toccata and Capriccio sections around them.
How large is the cast in Stravinsky Violin Concerto?
The ballet is commonly staged with four principal dancers and a larger ensemble. Its structure follows the concerto's four movements: Toccata, Aria I, Aria II, and Capriccio.
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