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THEME AND VARIATIONS is one of George Balanchine's most iconic ballets, requiring shimmering technique and heroic stamina. Set to Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, this classic work evokes the golden age of classical ballet. On stage July 7–9 at the Metropolitan Opera House ✨ 🎟: https://bit.ly/ABTSummerSeason22_ThemeAndVariations | American Ballet Theatre

Serenade, one of NYCB's signature ballets, is the first work that George Balanchine choreographed in America. Set to Tschaikovsky's Serenade in C op. 48., Balanchine reversed the original order of the last two movements of Tschaikovsky's score to create a somber atmosphere for the ballet's finale. This mood is reflected by the blue costumes and backgrounds used in the ballet, which was initially choreographed as an exercise in stage technique for Balanchine's students. The final movement, Elegy,