Watch Bolshoi Ballet: Jewels (2014) Online

George Balanchine's jewel-themed triptych, strikingly choreographed to the music of Faure, Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky. This three act masterpiece is renowned as the world's first full-length abstract ballet. The Russian-born co-founder of the New York City Ballet, Balanchine was inspired by the artistry of jewellery designer Claude Arpels to create a trio of distinct movements revealing the essence of each precious stone. Each part also evokes three different cities: Paris, New York and St. Petersburg. 'Emeralds' was conceived as a tribute to the French romantic school, with music by Gabriel Faure. The fiery and energetic 'Rubies' taps into the rich tradition of Broadway musicals, with music by Stravinsky. 'Diamonds' honours the grandeur of Imperial Russia and the Maryinsky Theater, choreographed to the music of Tchaikovsky. With its jewel-like costumes, this is a celebration of the influences on the choreographer who was described as the father of American ballet. Read More

Watch Bolshoi Ballet: Jewels online. Featuring Anastasia Stashkevich and Ivan Alexeyev, Bolshoi Ballet: Jewels is classified as Music genre movie with an average rating across the web of 0. It is available for streaming online in the UK The movie was filmed in Russia and was released on 2014. Bolshoi Ballet: Jewels was directed by Vincent Bataillon. Read Less