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Blake Works I, ELA, Rhapsody In Blue & Fancy Free brings together groundbreaking choreography with storied modern ballet repertoire. This page highlights the performer Blake Works I, a William Forsythe-inspired ballet set to seven James Blake tracks, alongside Paulo Arrais’ world-premiere ELA, and Jerome Robbins’ classic Fancy Free. From Paris Opera Ballet to contemporary tours, this program offers a rich blend of movement, music, and history that resonates with ballet fans across the globe.

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Blake Works I has become a centerpiece of Forsythe's exploration of sound and motion, crafted to James Blake’s album The Colour in Anything. ELA, Rhapsody In Blue pairs Gershwin’s iconic score with contemporary ballet, while Fancy Free anchors the program in Jerome Robbins’ Broadway-flavored classic. Upcoming engagements include a William Forsythe Evening at La Scala in Milan (Nov 11–29, 2025) and a Blake Works-focused program in early 2026 with San Francisco Ballet. Follow official channels for the latest tour updates and social posts.

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  • Blake Works I is a William Forsythe ballet set to seven James Blake songs, premiered in 2016 for the Paris Opera Ballet.
  • ELA, Rhapsody in Blue is Paulo Arrais’ world-premiere work (2019) choreographed for Boston Ballet, scored to Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.
  • Fancy Free is Jerome Robbins’ 1944 classic ballet, later influential in On the Town; Robbins’ work anchors the program’s 1940s Broadway flavor.
  • The Blake Works I score uses James Blake’s album The Colour in Anything, tying Forsythe’s movement to Blake’s electronic-pop soundscape.
  • 2025 tour: La Scala in Milan hosted a William Forsythe Evening including Blake Works I (Nov 11–29, 2025).
  • 2026 tour/season: San Francisco Ballet planned Blake Works in their 2025–2026 season with The Blake Works program (Prologue, The Barre Project, Blake Works I) in early 2026.

Blake Works I has become a centerpiece of Forsythe's exploration of sound and motion, crafted to James Blake’s album The Colour in Anything. ELA, Rhapsody In Blue pairs Gershwin’s iconic score with contemporary ballet, while Fancy Free anchors the program in Jerome Robbins’ Broadway-flavored classic. Upcoming engagements include a William Forsythe Evening at La Scala in Milan (Nov 11–29, 2025) and a Blake Works-focused program in early 2026 with San Francisco Ballet. Follow official channels for the latest tour updates and social posts.

Connect with Blake Works I across social media and official sites for the most current news, tour dates, and behind-the-scenes content. We’ve got you: secure your seats, plan your night, and enjoy a dance experience that’s as engaging as it is unforgettable.

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