George Balanchine's abstract ballet, brought to life by the Paris Opera Ballet, illuminates the music of Fauré, Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky in its three movements - the romantic "Emeralds," the jazzy, neo-classical "Rubies" and the classically inspired "Diamonds."

Over a career spanning more than six decades, groundbreaking choreographer George Balanchine made ballet a modern art. From his early days in Russia to his trailblazing role as co-founder of New York City Ballet, Balanchine became one of the primary visionaries to shape the history of 20th-century dance. Premiering in 1967, Jewels is the choreographer's only plotless work in three acts. The abstract ballet illuminates, with clarity and brilliance, the music of Fauré, Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky in its three movements - the romantic "Emeralds," the jazzy, neo-classical "Rubies" and the classically inspired "Diamonds." Brought to life by the Paris Opera Ballet, the splendid ballet features opulent costumes and sets by renowned French designer Christian Lacroix.