San Francisco Ballet Artistic Director, Helgi Tomasson hosts Russian Treasures, the Ballet's 76th season opening-night gala. The evening includes dinner starting at 5 pm, a Gala performance, and a post-performance party.
This gala evening features the musical and choreographic artistry of Russian icons past and present – masters Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Igor Stravinsky, Sergei Rachmaninov, and George Balanchine, as well as contemporary virtuosos Leonid Desyatnikov, Yuri Possokhov, and Alexei Ratmansky. The gala performance will take place in the War Memorial Opera House, and will feature the Company in a variety of works selected by Artistic Director Helgi Tomasson expressly for the evening. Following the performance, the post-party at City Hall is open to all, and features dancing to music by Pride & Joy, Discotheque with Pure Energy and Luna Nova Quartet. It also includes Refreshments and Desserts, Wine, Vodka Martinis, White and Black Russians, Heavy Hors d'Oeuvres, including Beef Stroganoff, Potato Pancakes, Prawns, Smoked Salmon, Sushi, and more!
Dont miss it!
By Maria Barrios Ehmer & http://www.conciergesolutions-sf.com/
