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New York City Ballet in Paris - Full Episode

New York City Ballet in Paris is the part one of a two-part special featuring four ballets by NYCB co-founder George Balanchine set to the music of French composers. The program opens with Gounod's Walpurgisnacht Ballet and culminates with Ravel's La Valse. Both parts are hosted by NYCB Ballet Master in Chief Peter Martins.

Peter Martins Interview with Paula Zahn

10m 34s

Paula Zahn interviews Peter Martins, Ballet Master in Chief of the New York City Ballet. Martins will host a two-part special featuring four ballets by NYCB co-founder George Balanchine to the music of French composers. New York City Ballet in Paris & New York City Ballet Symphony in C air on consecutive Fridays - February 17 and February 24 at 9PM on PBS (check local listings).

Previews + Extras

  • Ravel's La Valse | NYC Ballet in Paris: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ravel's La Valse | NYC Ballet in Paris

    S44 E14 - 55s

    NYC Ballet in Paris, an all-Balanchine performance, culminates with Ravel's La Valse. New York City Ballet in Paris is the part one of a two-part special featuring four ballets by NYCB co-founder George Balanchine set to the music of French composers. Part one airs on Friday, February 17 at 9PM on PBS (check local listings). Both programs are hosted by NYCB Ballet Master in Chief Peter Martins.

  • Gounod's Walpurgisnacht Ballet | NYC Ballet in Paris : asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Gounod's Walpurgisnacht Ballet | NYC Ballet in Paris

    S44 E14 - 51s

    NYC Ballet in Paris, an all-Balanchine performance, opens with Gounod's Walpurgisnacht Ballet. New York City Ballet in Paris is the part one of a two-part special featuring four ballets by NYCB co-founder George Balanchine set to the music of French composers. Part one airs on Friday, February 17 at 9PM (check local listings). Both programs are hosted by NYCB Ballet Master in Chief Peter Martins.

  • New York City Ballet in Paris - Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    New York City Ballet in Paris - Preview

    S44 E14 - 31s

    New York City Ballet in Paris is the part one of a two-part special featuring four ballets by NYCB co-founder George Balanchine set to the music of French composers. The program opens with Gounod's Walpurgisnacht Ballet and culminates with Ravel's La Valse. Both programs are hosted by NYCB Ballet Master in Chief Peter Martins.

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