Saint Louis Ballet

@stlouisballet

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2024/2025 Season Highlight: Oct. 12-13 - Balanchine’s Western Symphony & Serenade, with @wheeldony ‘s After the Rain..Don’t miss two of @georgebalanchinetrust ‘s most beloved works - Completely opposite in energy and yet equal in exuberance and technique - Along with the St. Louis premiere of one of Christopher Wheeldon’s most loved pieces..Serenade, Balanchine’s first ballet set in the USA, just reached it’s 90th anniversary. Serenade demonstrates Balanchine’s mastery at mixing classical technique with a new, very American energy that he would later exemplify in creating New York City Ballet..And speaking of American - Western Symphony is a striking example of Balanchine’s fascination with Americana - its all things cowboys, saloon girls and folk music arranged my Hershey Kay..And finally - Christopher Wheeldon’s “After the Rain” pas de deux, an intimate and stirring piece that will mesmerize you with it’s equal part simplicity and complex emotion..Don’t miss your chance to see these three American classics. Now thru July 31st, Save on Season Tickets!.#stlouisballet

2024/2025 Season Highlight: Oct. 12-13 - Balanchine’s Western Symphony & Serenade, with @wheeldony ‘s After the Rain. . Don’t miss two of @georgebalanchinetrust ‘s most beloved works - Completely opposite in energy and yet equal in exuberance and technique - Along with the St. Louis premiere of one of Christopher Wheeldon’s most loved pieces. . Serenade, Balanchine’s first ballet set in the USA, just reached it’s 90th anniversary. Serenade demonstrates Balanchine’s mastery at mixing classical technique with a new, very American energy that he would later exemplify in creating New York City Ballet. . And speaking of American - Western Symphony is a striking example of Balanchine’s fascination with Americana - its all things cowboys, saloon girls and folk music arranged my Hershey Kay. . And finally - Christopher Wheeldon’s “After the Rain” pas de deux, an intimate and stirring piece that will mesmerize you with it’s equal part simplicity and complex emotion. . Don’t miss your chance to see these three American classics. Now thru July 31st, Save on Season Tickets! . #stlouisballet