This opulent triptych was inspired by Balanchine’s visit to
the famous jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels on New York’s Fifth Avenue,
celebrating the cities and dance schools of Paris, New York and St. Petersburg,
each bound to its own precious stone: emerald, ruby and diamond.
Balanchine built an homage of captivating beauty to the
three dance schools that had forged his style, each represented by a
contrasting gemstone. Jewels offers a unique occasion to enjoy the
genius of choreographer’s visually captivating work performed by some of the
world’s most dazzling dancers in a live broadcast to cinemas.