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George Balanchine's Agon is a landmark ballet in the modern repertoire, choreographed by George Balanchine with music by Igor Stravinsky. First presented by the New York City Ballet on December 1, 1957, the work is a 12-dancer, plotless ballet celebrated for its exacting precision and musicality. It forms part of Balanchine's Greek Trilogy, alongside Apollo and Orpheus, and is widely staged by major companies around the world.

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Agon remains a central touchstone in classical and contemporary ballet, with a famous pas de deux that sparked important conversations about race in ballet when Arthur Mitchell and Diana Adams performed it together. The ballet’s enduring legacy includes multiple recordings, including a 1964 Wergo LP later reissued, a 1981 Decca London Sinfonietta version, and later Hyperion and reissued 1964 recordings. For prospective audiences, understanding the historical context enhances the experience of watching Agon live on stage.

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  • Choreography by George Balanchine; music by Igor Stravinsky; premiered December 1, 1957 (New York City Ballet).
  • A 12-dancer, plotless ballet structured around 17th-century French court-dance movements; noted for its demanding precision and musicality.
  • Part of Balanchine’s Greek Trilogy (along with Apollo and Orpheus) and typically staged by major companies worldwide.
  • Significant historical moment: featured a pas de deux between Arthur Mitchell (Black dancer) and Diana Adams (white dancer) that sparked contemporary discussion on race in ballet.
  • Recordings of Agon exist across several labels, including a 1964 Wergo LP (reissued 2013), a 1981 Decca London Sinfonietta recording, a 2009 Hyperion release, and a 2013 reissue of the 1964 recording.

The records

George Balanchine's Agon Discography

  • Stravinsky: Agon – Ballet for Twelve Dancers (Remastered) – 1964 original LP reissued as CD
    2013 · Wergo (Studio Reihe neuer Musik) – WER67712
  • Stravinsky: Agon – Ballet for Twelve Dancers
    2009 · Hyperion Records – CDA67698
  • Stravinsky: Agon – Ballet for Twelve Dancers
    1981 · Decca – London Sinfonietta (UCCD-3138)
  • Stravinsky: Agon – Ballet for Twelve Dancers
    1964 · Wergo – WER50002

Agon remains a central touchstone in classical and contemporary ballet, with a famous pas de deux that sparked important conversations about race in ballet when Arthur Mitchell and Diana Adams performed it together. The ballet’s enduring legacy includes multiple recordings, including a 1964 Wergo LP later reissued, a 1981 Decca London Sinfonietta version, and later Hyperion and reissued 1964 recordings. For prospective audiences, understanding the historical context enhances the experience of watching Agon live on stage.

To explore the repertoire and schedule, browse upcoming tour dates. We provide secure ordering and straightforward ticketing, helping you find seats that fit your plans. For more on the artist’s influences and connections, follow official channels linked below.

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For venue details and city-specific information, we’ve included comprehensive profiles so you can plan your visit with confidence.

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