370. Concerto for Jazz Band and Orchestra 1971
- Music
Rolf Liebermann (Concerto for jazz band and orchestra, 1954)
- Choreography
George Balanchine and Arthur Mitchell
- Production
Lighting by Ronald Bates
- Premiere
May 6, 1971 (Annual New York City Ballet Gala Benefit), New York City Ballet and Dance Theatre of Harlem, New York State Theater. Conductor: Robert Irving. On stage: Tonight Show orchestra, conducted by ‘Doc’ Severinsen
- Cast
21 New York City Ballet dancers, 23 Dance Theatre of Harlem dancers. I. INTRODUCTION AND JUMP: New York City Ballet women, men from both companies; II. SCHERZO I: New York City Ballet; III. BLUES: Dance Theatre of Harlem; IV. SCHERZO II: New York City Ballet women; V. BOOGIE WOOGIE: Dance Theatre of Harlem; VI. INTERLUDIUM: women from both companies, Dance Theatre of Harlem men; VII. MAMBO: Entire cast
Performance Type
Ballet
Note
Performed once, in practice clothes.
