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255. Aïda 1948
Opera in Three Acts by Giuseppe Verdi
ACT II, SCENE 2 TRIUMPHAL BALLET
- Music
Giuseppe Verdi
- Choreography
George Balanchine
- Premiere
October 28, 1948, New York City Opera, City Center of Music and Drama, New York. Danced by New York City Ballet. Conductor: Laszlo Halasz
- Cast
Maria Tallchief, Nicholas Magallanes, 6 women, 4 men
Performance Type
Ballet for Opera
Note
In addition to the Scene 2 ballet, reviews mention the Ritual of the Priestesses and dance entertainment for Amneris.
152. Aїda 1935
Opera in Four Acts by Giuseppe Verdi
ACTS I AND II BALLETS
- Music
Giuseppe Verdi
- Premiere
December 20, 1935, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Danced by American Ballet Ensemble. Conductor: Ettore Panizza.
- Cast
ACT I, SCENE 2 TEMPLE DANCE: Corps de ballet.
ACT II, SCENE I, NEGRO DANCE: Corps de ballet.
ACT II, SCENE 2, VICTORY DANCE: Daphne Vane, William Dollar, corps de ballet.
ACT II, SCENE I, NEGRO DANCE: Corps de ballet.
ACT II, SCENE 2, VICTORY DANCE: Daphne Vane, William Dollar, corps de ballet.
Performance Type
Ballet for Opera
Note
At least three versions of Aïda were danced by the American Ballet Ensemble at the Metropolitan Opera. Choreography was variously credited to Balanchine, William Dollar, and Marius Petipa.
126. Aïda 1932
Opera in Four Acts by Giuseppe Verdi
ACTS I AND II BALLETS
- Music
Giuseppe Verdi
- Choreography
George Balanchine
- Premiere
March 19, 1932, Opéra de Monte-Carlo. Danced by Ballets [Russes] de Monte-Carlo. Conductor: Alfredo Padovani
- Cast
ACT I BALLET: 8 women.
ACT II BALLET: 12 women, 6 men
ACT II BALLET: 12 women, 6 men
Performance Type
Ballet for Opera
Source Notes
Choreography acknowledged by Balanchine