PRINT TITLE: Emeralds

CREDITS: Music Emeralds: music from Pelléas et Mélisande (1898) and Shylock (1889) by Gabriel Fauré Choreography George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust Premiere April 13, 1967, NYCB, New York State Theater Original Cast Emeralds: Violette Verdy, Mimi Paul, Sara Leland, Suki Schorer, Conrad Ludlow, Francisco Moncion, John Prinz Costumes by Karinska

DESCRIPTION: Jewels is unique: a full-length, three-act plotless ballet that uses the music of three very different composers. Balanchine was inspired by the artistry of jewelry designer Claude Arpels. “It was wonderful to see how our costume workshop, under Karinska's direction, came so close to the quality of real stones.” Emeralds, which Balanchine considered "an evocation of France—the France of elegance, comfort, dress, [and] perfume," recalls the 19th century dances of the French Romantics. All prints are flush mounted on a substrate of styrene board known for its smooth surface and archival qualities.

PRINT PRICE LIST:		16x20 inches (Limited Edition of 50)	$ 800.00
		20x24 inches (Limited Edition of 50)	1200.00
		24x30 inches (Limited Edition of 50)	1800.00

NOTE: A portion of the proceeds goes toward the restoration or archiving of costumes for the New York City Ballet.

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