Today in History: Stravinsky & Balanchine
Today in History–December 1–the Library of Congress features the New York City Ballet premier of Agon, a collaboration between Igor Stravinsky and George Balanchine, on this date in 1957. Both Russian émigrés and colleagues from the Paris Ballet Russes, Stravinsky was a top composer of ballet music and Balanchine a leading ballet choreographer. Learn more by visiting the Today in History section and clicking the links to related resources below.
A Ballet for Balanchine American Treasures of the Library of Congress
Igor Stravinsky primary source set
George Balanchine primary source set
Portrait of Arthur Mitchell, principal dancer of Agon