Scotch Symphony
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Scotch Symphony is a ballet choreographed by George Balanchine to Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 3, "Scottish". The ballet is inspired by Scotland, and evokes the style of the romantic ballet era, particularly La Sylphide, which is set in Scotland. Scotch Symphony was made for the New York City Ballet, and premiered on November 11, 1952, at the City Center of Music and Drama.
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Choreographer | George Balanchine |
Music | Felix Mendelssohn |
Premiere | November 11, 1952 (1952-11-11) City Center of Music and Drama |
Original ballet company | New York City Ballet |
Design | Karinska David Ffolkes Horace Armistead Jean Rosenthal |
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