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Birthday Offering

David H. Koch Theater
New York, New York

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Birthday Offering


Choreography by Frederick Ashton
Music by Alexander Glazunov
Arranged and Orchestrated by Robert Irving
Costumes by Andre Levasseur
Lighting by Steven Shelley
Staged by Helen Crawford

Created in 1956 by Frederick Ashton for The Royal Ballet’s 25th anniversary, Birthday Offering featured seven of the company’s leading ballerinas: Elaine Fifield, Rowena Jackson, Svetlana Beriosova, Nadia Nerina, Violetta Elvin, Beryl Grey, and Margot Fonteyn. Each had a solo tailored to highlight their unique gifts and artistry. Set to the lush, radiant, and warmly orchestral music of Alexander Glazunov, the ballet balances elegance with energy, and today’s dancers rise to the challenge of inhabiting these storied roles.

Upcoming Performances

Friday,
October 23, 2026
7:30 pm
New York, New York
David H. Koch Theater
Hee Seo
Thomas Forster
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Saturday,
October 24, 2026
2:00 pm
New York, New York
David H. Koch Theater
Devon Teuscher
Joo Won Ahn
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Saturday,
October 24, 2026
7:30 pm
New York, New York
David H. Koch Theater
Hee Seo
Thomas Forster
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Sunday,
October 25, 2026
12:00 pm
New York, New York
David H. Koch Theater
Devon Teuscher
Joo Won Ahn
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