The Nightingale and the Rose (ballet)

The Nightingale and the Rose is a ballet choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon to music by Bright Sheng commissioned by the New York City Ballet. The premiere took place on Friday, June 8, 2007, at the New York State Theater, Lincoln Center, the orchestra conducted by the composer. Its libretto is based on the short story of the same name by Oscar Wilde.

This article is about the Wheeldon ballet. For Elena Firsova 1994 opera, see The Nightingale and the Rose (opera). For the original Oscar Wilde short story, see The Nightingale and the Rose.

Original cast

References
  • Playbill, New York City Ballet, Thursday, February 14, 2008
  • Repertory Week, New York City Ballet, Winter Season, 2008 repertory, week 7

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