The Goldberg Variations (ballet)
The Goldberg Variations is a ballet made by New York City Ballet's ballet master Jerome Robbins to Johann Sebastian Bach's eponymous music from 1742, BWV 988, his only work in the form of theme and variations; the theme is a sarabande he wrote for his second wife. The premiere took place on May 27, 1971, at the New York State Theater, Lincoln Center with costumes by Joe Eula and lighting by Thomas Skelton.
Casts
original
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- Virginia Stuart
- Karin von Aroldingen
- Susan Hendl
- Patricia McBride
- Peter Martins
- Anthony Blum
- Helgi Tomasson
- Merrill Ashley
- Rosemary Dunleavy
- Johnna Kirkland
- Deborah Koolish
- Gail Kachadurian
- Colleen Neary
- Susan Pilarre
- Giselle Roberge
- Polly Shelton
- Marjorie Spohn
- Lynne Stetson
- Victor Castelli
- Nolan T'Sani
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NYCB revivals
2008 Winter
2008 Spring — Jerome Robbins celebration
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- Jared Angle
- Stephen Hanna
- Gonzalo Garcia
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References
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- Repertory Week, NYCB, Spring Season, 2008 repertory, week 8
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Reviews
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