Wednesday,
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
7:30 PM
American Ballet Theatre
Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center
Scheduled
About This Event
At the American Ballet Theatre, Alexei Ratmansky appears with the company. Ratmansky's choreography, which blends classical technique with contemporary narrative and has been staged at houses including New York City Ballet, is presented alongside ABT, the company responsible for productions such as Lar Lubovitch's "Othello: A Dance in Three Acts" (score by Elliot B. Goldenthal).
About Firebird(ballet)
Picture (1910). Digital copy retrieved online: http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/72/55/08/72550...
Igor Stravinsky’s *The Firebird* (1910) is a ballet drawn from Russian folklore, where a radiant, dangerous creature brings both rescue and ruin to those who try to possess it. Written for Sergei Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes, it helped shift early 20th‑century ballet toward a modern musical language and opened the path to Stravinsky’s later stage works. At David Geffen Hall, American Ballet Theatre joins Gustavo Dudamel and the New York Philharmonic Chorus in a program that also includes music by Ellen Reid. Its score still reads as a hinge point: narrative dance meeting orchestral color with a new, sharper edge.
About the Artists
American Ballet Theatre
Step into the world of the American Ballet Theatre, a cornerstone of New York City's vibrant cultural tapestry. Known for their breathtaking performances, ABT has been captivating audiences since its inception.
Alexei Ratmansky
Alexei Ratmansky stands at the forefront of contemporary dance, captivating audiences with his innovative choreography and deep storytelling. As a prominent figure in New York City's vibrant cultural scene, his work graces the stages of prestigious venues like the New York City Ballet and the American Ballet Theatre.