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S.F. Ballet to premiere new 'Firebird,' present Robbins' 'Fancy Free' in 2007
Rachel Howard, Special to The San Francisco Chronicle
Tuesday, May 16, 2006A world-premiere "Firebird" by Yuri Possokhov, the acquisition of Jerome Robbins' beloved "Fancy Free," and the return of sumptuous productions of "The Sleeping Beauty" and "Don Quixote" will highlight San Francisco Ballet's 74th season, the company announced today. The eight repertory programs running January through May will also include two company premieres of works by Christopher Wheeldon and an encore for William Forsythe's startling "Artifact Suite."
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2007 Season
Program 1: Balanchine's "Divertimento No. 15," Wheeldon's "Carousel (A Dance)" and pas de deux from "After the Rain," Forsythe's "Artifact Suite." Jan. 30-Feb. 10.
Program 2: Tomasson's "Blue Rose," Bintley's "The Dance House," Possokhov's "Firebird." Feb. 1-11.
Program 3: "The Sleeping Beauty." Feb. 24-March 3.
Program 4: Taylor's "Spring Rounds," Tomasson's "Chi-Lin," McGregor's "Eden/Eden." March 13-24.
Program 5: Morris' "Pacific," Robbins' "Fancy Free" and "Other Dances," Tomasson's "The Fifth Season." March 15-25.
Program 6: Adam's "Night," Tomasson world premiere, de Mille's "Rodeo." April 4-21.
Program 7: Lubovitch's "Elemental Brubeck," Mrozewski world premiere, Balanchine's "Symphony in C." April 11-24.
Program 8: "Don Quixote." April 28-May 5.