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372. SONATA

Music: By Igor Stravinsky (Scherzo in E-flat major, 1902).

Choreography: By George Balanchine.

Premiere: June 18, 1972, New York City Ballet, New York State Theater. Pianist: Madeleine Malraux. (Annual New York City Ballet Gala Benefit.)

Cast: Sara Leland, John Clifford.

Note: Unlisted in the program, this brief dance (officially untitled) was presented as a surprise, the first danced work of the Stravinsky Festival of the New York City Ballet, which includes the premieres of ten Balanchine works. This was its only performance. (see FESTIVALS DIRECTED BY BALANCHINE, [372-381])

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Musical information provided by Charles Joseph.