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Tarantella

Tarantella

(1964)

Choreography

George Balanchine

Music

Louis Moreau Gottschalk
9 minutes

Balanchine’s Tarantella is a whirlwind of speed, sparkle, and playful bravado. Set to the lively music of New Orleans–born composer Louis Moreau Gottschalk, the pas de deux bursts with tambourines, dazzling footwork, and irresistible charm. Created in 1964 for Patricia McBride and MCB Founding Artistic Director Edward Villella, this virtuosic showcase captures pure joy in motion.

Ballet Credits

Choreography

George Balanchine

Composer

Louis Moreau Gottschalk

Music

Grand Tarentelle for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 67

World Premiere

1964

Company Premiere

1987

Costume Design

Karinska

Lighting Design

John Hall