Program Three – Movement Masters at the Sarasota Opera House

Key Information

• Program Name: Masters of Movement
• Date: December 19 – 20, 2025
• Location: Sarasota Opera House
• Accompaniment: Sarasota Orchestra

Program Three – Masters of Movement
December 19 – 20, 2025
Sarasota Opera House
Accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra

Balanchine’s Divertimento No. 15, an audience favorite, revisits the Sarasota stage once again with its intricate moving and shifting of partners set to the tune of Mozart’s score. Created to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mozart’s birth, this ballet is known for its delightful complexity. Additionally, inspired by Mozart’s music but featuring Tchaikovsky’s score, Mozartiana joins as a Company Premiere. This piece elegantly showcases the appreciation both Balanchine and Tchaikovsky had for Mozart, beautifully blending the elegance of the music with Balanchine’s refined choreographic style.

To cap off the program, Sir Frederick Ashton’s Jazz Calendar offers a light-hearted conclusion. This witty performance draws inspiration from the nursery rhyme “Monday’s Child” and features a vibrant 1960s jazz flair. Each section of the ballet personifies the days of the week through playful, character-driven choreography and unique visual elements, bringing a cheerful and festive energy to the evening.

Repertoire will include:

Divertimento No. 15
Choreography by George Balanchine
Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Mozartiana (Company Premiere)
Choreography by George Balanchine
Music by Peter Ilyitch Tschaikovsky

Jazz Calendar
Choreography by Sir Frederick Ashton
Music by Sir Richard Rodney Bennet

Featuring Live Music by the Sarasota Orchestra