The Brilliance Program:
Balanchine, Arpino, and Beyond
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2 PM
Prepare for an electrifying finale as we celebrate our 30th anniversary with The Brilliance Program! Experience contemporary innovation and classical elegance with George Balanchine’s “Who Cares?” and “Birthday Variations” by Joffrey Ballet’s Gerald Arpino. Plus, be the first to witness a world premiere by the visionary Kassandra Taylor Newberry, a choreographer known for pushing artistic boundaries through audience favorites such as Fold and (con)version. Join us for an unforgettable evening of passion and brilliance that will leave you longing for more.
Choreography by George Balanchine, Gerald Arpino, Kassandra Taylor Newberry
Music by George Gershwin and Giuseppe Verdi
Accompanied by the Opera Santa Barbara Orchestra
Conducted by Kostis Protopapas
Join us after the performance on May 9 for a question-and-answer session with the artists.