Le Sacre du Printemps

Kathleen Breen Combes, Melissa Hough and Erica Cornejo by Rosalie O'Connor

Music	Igor Stravinsky
Choreography	Jorma Elo
Premiere Date	Boston Ballet, The Citi Wang Performing Arts Center Wang Theater, May 14, 2009
Costumes	Charles Heighchew
Lighting	John Cuff
Resident Choreographer Jorma Elo will premiere a new work, his sixth for Boston Ballet, set to Igor Stravinsky’s Le Sacre du Printemps. The score is rhythmic and inspired by primitive pagan rituals. Upon its premiere, the work was controversial, shocking audiences that were accustomed to classical ballet. Many choreographers have created works to the score, including Pina Bausch, Sir Kenneth MacMillan and Maurice Béjart. Elo’s version will feature striking red, reflective costuming and a display of fire on the Wang stage. “I hope to surprise the audience with something they have never seen before. The score was an inspiration to work with; I wanted to bring a new perspective to the music and allow the dancers to do the same,” said Elo.