The bill runs from Balanchine's frothy, classical La Source to the angular modernism of The Four Temperaments, set to Hindemith, and ends with Robbins' The Concert, a genuinely funny ballet about a crowd of eccentrics at a Chopin piano recital. It is a crash course in the two choreographers who built City Ballet. If you have been meaning to see the company and want a program that is easy to love, this is it.
What to expect
Three ballets with intermissions in the grand Koch Theater, with the company's orchestra in the pit. The evening builds from classical elegance to modern abstraction to outright slapstick. Between ballets you can wander the Koch Theater's gilded promenade, a grand balcony-lined lobby that is part of the experience.
Good to know
- Take the 1 train to 66 St-Lincoln Center.
- The Concert is a comedy, so it works well for first-timers and teens.
- Upper-ring seats have steep sightlines; bring glasses if you like detail.
- Arrive early to see the Koch Theater's promenade.
- These are the program's final fall performances.
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Common questions
What ballets are on the program?
Balanchine's La Source and The Four Temperaments, and Robbins' The Concert (or, The Perils of Everybody).
Where is it performed?
The David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.
Is it good for a first ballet?
Yes, the mix ends with a comic ballet and is easy to enjoy.
