On August 18, NBC staged the first performance of this round of the world classic ballet Jewels in China National Opera House. Once again, this masterpiece of George Balanchine, the father of neo-classical ballet, was staged in China.

Emeralds

First Principal Woman: Guan Wenting

First Principal Man: Wu Dianyu

Pas De Trois by Chen Haibei, Yu Xiaoting and Wang Jiyu

Second Principal Woman: Fang Mengying

Second Principal Man: Sun Haifeng

National Ballet of China Symphony Orchestra brought a wonderful live music performance under the conduct of Zhang Yi, the Music Director of the National Ballet of China.

Rubies

Soloist Woman: Liu Xuechen

Principal Couple: Wang Qimin and Ma Xiaodong

The wonderful solo by guest pianist Tan Xiaotang add brilliance to the music.

Diamonds

Principal Couple: Xu Yan and Li Wentao

On August 19 and 20, NBC will continue to stage two performances of the world classic ballet Jewels in China National Opera House. Welcome to enjoy the beauty of this brilliant ballet with us!