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Premiere of Apollon Musagète at the Library
The premiere performance of Apollon Musagète in the Coolidge Auditorium was choreographed by Adolph Bolm, who also danced the role of Apollo. To the dismay of the Coolidge Foundation, Stravinsky was unconcerned with the United States premiere on April 27, 1928 -- he instead focused on the upcoming Serge Diaghilev European production with the Ballets Russes, choreographed by George Balanchine. Stravinsky conducted the European premiere in Paris on June 12, 1928. Apollon Musagète was Balanchine's first great public success and is regarded as one of his greatest works. |