414. Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme 1980
- Music
Richard Strauss (concert suite, ca. 1917). Libretto after Molière
- Choreography
George Balanchine. Assistant to the Choreographer: Susan Hendl
- Production
Scenery and costumes by Rouben Ter-Arutunian. Lighting by Ronald Bates
- Premiere
May 22, 1980, New York City Ballet, New York State Theater. Conductor: Robert Irving
- Cast
M. Jourdain, Frank Ohman; Cléonte, Peter Martins; Lucille, Suzanne Farrell;
DIVERTISSEMENT: Heather Watts, Victor Castelli; 6 women; Maid; 6 Lackeys; 4 Cooks; 2 Assistants to Cléonte
DIVERTISSEMENT: Heather Watts, Victor Castelli; 6 women; Maid; 6 Lackeys; 4 Cooks; 2 Assistants to Cléonte
Performance Type
Ballet
See Also
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*131. Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme,
221. Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme,
*410. Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme
Note
Originally presented by the New York City Opera, 1979. The 1980 production used the same sets and costumes, with the choreography for Cléonte substantially revised.
Additional Productions
Other Versions
1932, Ballets Russes de Monte-Carlo.
1944, Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo.
1944, Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo.
Susan Hendl
