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117. Faust 1932
Opera in Five Acts by Charles Gounod ACT II KERMESSE: VALSE
  • Music
Charles Gounod
  • Choreography
George Balanchine
  • Premiere
February 13, 1932, Opéra de Monte-Carlo. Danced by Ballets [Russes] de Monte-Carlo. Conductor: Gabriel Grovlez
  • Cast
6 couples
Performance Type
Ballet for Opera
See Also
  • 45. Faust,
    111. Tannhaüser,
    151. Faust,
    227. Fausto (Faust),
    397. Faust,
    413. Walpurgisnacht Ballet
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Choreography acknowledged by Balanchine

Balanchine in front of the curtain in a blue jacket and plaid pants after a performance of Union Jack
George Balanchine
Heather Watts in a penché, supported by Mel Tomlinson in a performance of Agon
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Kyra Nichols amidst a corps of dancers all reaching to the side of stage in tulle skirts in a performance of Scotch Symphony
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