Overview
Dancers from Chicago’s world-renowned Joffrey Ballet join the CSO with newly commissioned choreographies. Symphonies by Haydn and the Chevalier de Saint-Georges abound in witty and joyful melodies while two 20th-century works are full of popular influences: Perkinson’s jazz-tinted Sinfonietta No. 1 and Milhaud’s rollicking Brazilian postcard, The Ox on the Roof.
Three reasons why you should get your tickets today
- World-Renowned Ballet Dancers and Choreography: The Joffrey Ballet, now celebrating 69 years of artistic excellence, is considered one of the premier dance companies performing today. It “is a jewel of perfection in the cultural landscape of Chicago” (Third Coast Review). See and hear two world premieres choreographed by Amy Hall Garner, one of the first recipients of the Joffrey Ballet’s Choreography of Color Award (now titled Winning Works), and Nicolas Blanc.
- A Captivating Stage Experience: Witness the magic of live collaboration as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and The Joffrey Ballet come together to create an unforgettable visual and musical tapestry. From intricate storytelling to moments of pure joy and surprise, this performance blurs the line between sound and movement, immersing audiences in a feast for the senses.
- Dialogue Between Dance and Jazz-Influenced Classical Music: The two works paired with ballet — Perkinson’s Sinfonietta No. 1 and Milhaud’s The Ox on the Roof — embrace cross-genre influences of mid-century and Brazilian jazz respectively, providing engaging musical scenery for the dancers on stage.
