\u201cI like the colour of gems, the beauty of stones.\u201d So said George Balanchine of the inspiration for his 1967 ballet triptych Jewels, a plotless work evoking the radiance and architecture of precious stones. The ballet\u2019s three acts \u2013 Emeralds, Rubies and Diamonds \u2013 are each set to the music of a different composer and often appear as standalone pieces. This season, The National Ballet of Canada will present Jewels in its entirety, giving full expression to this celebrated work.<\/p>\n
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