Royal Opera House, LondonOlga Smirnova, the Bolshoi's newest star, is truly dazzlingJewels was created for New York City Ballet in 1967 by Balanchine, and was inspired by the choreographer's visit to Van Cleef & Arpels on Fifth Avenue. The full-evening work comprises three movements: Emeralds, Rubies and Diamonds. Each is set to a different composer and presents a highly sophisticated challenge to its interpreters. T…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:05PM on August 17, 2013