Sarabande and Danse (d'Amboise)

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Sarabande and Danse is a ballet made by Jacques d'Amboise to Debussy's Sarabande (1901) and Danse (1890). The premiere took place May 29, 1975, as part of New York City Ballet's Ravel Festival at the Lincoln Center. [1]

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References

  1. Kisselgoff, Anna (11 March 1875). "City Ballet Plans 14 Works for Ravel Fete". The New York Times. Retrieved 12 February 2024.