380. Choral Variations on Bach's 'Vom Himmel Hoch' 1972
- Music
Igor Stravinsky (Variations on two treatments of Vom Himmel Hoch by Johann Sebastian Bach [from his Christmas Oratorio, 1734, and his Canonic Variations on Vom Himmel Hoch for organ, 1748] for mixed chorus and orchestra, 1956, dedicated to Robert Craft)
- Choreography
George Balanchine
- Production
Scenery by Rouben Ter-Arutunian. Lighting by Ronald Bates
- Premiere
June 25, 1972, New York City Ballet with children from the School of American Ballet, New York State Theater. Conductor: Robert Irving. Chorus: Gregg Smith Singers
- Cast
Karin von Aroldingen, Melissa Hayden, Sara Leland, Violette Verdy, Anthony Blum, Peter Martins, 15 women, 13 men, 12 children
Performance Type
Staged Choral Work
Note
Included in the Stravinsky Festival. A ceremonial piece, given once. The choral variations were accompanied by danced variations leading to a grand défilé. At the end, the dancers knelt. (See FESTIVALS DIRECTED BY BALANCHINE.)
