 Music by Gaetano Donizetti, from his opera Don Sebastian Choreography by George Balanchine Costumes by Karinska Lighting by David K. H. Elliott World Premiere: New York City Ballet, City Center 55 Street Theatre, New York, on a Salute to Italy night in honor of the centennial celebration of the unification of Italy, 11/16/60 Original Cast: Melissa Hayden, Jonathan Watts ABT Premiere: Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., 12/18/84 Cast: Cynthia Harvey, Fernando Bujones |