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248. Carmen 1948
Opera in Four Acts by Georges Bizet ACT II TAVERN SCENE BALLET
  • Music
Georges Bizet
  • Choreography
George Balanchine
  • Premiere
October 10, 1948, New York City Opera, City Center of Music and Drama, New York. Danced by New York City Ballet. Conductor: Jean Morel
  • Cast
Maria Tallchief, Francisco Moncion, 2 women
Performance Type
Ballet for Opera
See Also
  • 38. Carmen,
    127. Carmen,
    155. Carmen
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Balanchine’s first work for the New York City Ballet, which for two seasons served as resident ballet company for the New York City Opera.
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