 Ballet by Jean Cocteau Music by Johann Sebastian Bach (Passacaglia in C Minor) Music orchestrated by Ottorino Respighi Choreography by Roland Petit Libretto by Jean Cocteau Scenery by Georges Wakhevitch Costumes by Christian Berard Lighting by Nananne Porcher World Premiere: Les Ballets des Champs-Elysees, Theatre des Champs-Elysees, Paris, 6/25/46 Original Cast: Jean Babilee, Nathalie Philippart ABT Premiere: Metropolitan Opera House, New York, 4/9/51 Cast: Jean Babilee, Nathalie Philippart |