172. Le Coq d'Or 1937
Opera in Three Acts
- Music
Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov (produced 1909). Libretto by Vladimir Bielski after a fairy tale by Alexander Pushkin
- Choreography
George Balanchine
- Production
Staged and choreographed by George Balanchine (uncredited). Stage direction by Herbert Graf. Scenery by Willy Pogany (uncredited). Miss Pons’ costume by Mme Valentina (uncredited)
- Premiere
February 4, 1937, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Danced by American Ballet Ensemble. Conductor: Gennaro Papi
- Cast
The Queen of Shemakha, Lily Pons; King Dodon, Ezio Pinza; Prince Guidon, Giordano Paltrinieri; General Polk, Norman Cordon; Prince Aphron, Wilfred Engelman; Amelfa, Doris Doe; The Astrologer, Nicholas Massue; The Voice of the Golden Cockerel, Thelma Votipka; and others
Performance Type
Opera
Note
Although printed programs do not list dances or credit choreography, Balanchine choreographed and staged the production, which included a comic Russian dance for King Dodon, oriental movement for the Queen of Shemakha, and ensemble dances. Pons also consulted Michel Fokine about choreography for her role.
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