Romy Schroeder

Paul, Julia and Lilly are a happy family, until Julia dies unexpectedly. For the sake of his daughter, Paul wants to function and suppress his grief. Lilly keeps challenging him with her imagination and her very own view of Mum's death.

This opulent triptych is inspired by Balanchine's visit to famous jewelry store Van Cleef & Arpels on New York’s Fifth Avenue. To honor the cities and their famous dance schools in Paris, New York and St. Petersburg, each is assigned a gem ... Balanchine succeeds in paying homage of enchanting beauty to the three dance schools that shaped his style, each represented by a high-contrast gemstone. Jewels offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the genius of the choreographer in this highly visually captivating performance performed by some of the most brilliant dancers in the world.