Review of Jewels
The article discusses the New York City Ballet’s performance of George Balanchine’s *jewels*, which opened its season on September 22. The highlight was a radiant dance by principal Mira Nadon, portraying a role originally performed by Suzanne Farrell in 1967. Despite being nearly 60 years old, *Jewels* remains a cherished and artistically demanding piece for the ballet company. The performance evokes the timeless appeal and challenges of this acclaimed work, symbolizing its enduring significance in the ballet world.
Diamonds are the New York City Ballet’s best friend, or so it would seem after their season-opening performance on Sept. 22 of George Balanchine’s Jewels, culminating in a radiant display by its raven-haired principal, Mira Nadon, dancing the role originated by Suzanne Farrell in 1967. Nearly 60 years after its wildly successful premiere, which brought star ballerinas Violette Verdy, Mimi Paul, Patricia McBride, and Farrell to even higher acclaim, Jewels remains one of the company’s most beloved pieces, yet among its most challenging artistically.
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