Joffrey Ballet
with the Chicago Philharmonic
Anna Karenina
February 13-24 2018
Choreographer: Yuri Possokhov
Music: Ilya Demutsky
Leo Tolstoy’s seminal tale of passion and revenge comes to life in groundbreaking fashion. Stuck in
Leo Tolstoy’s seminal tale of passion and revenge comes to life in groundbreaking fashion. Stuck in a cold marriage, the regal Anna Karenina yearns for love in dangerous places, as a sweeping affair leads to unspeakable heartbreak and death. Led by visionary choreographer Possokhov, this world premiere collaboration between The Joffrey Ballet and The Australian Ballet enlists an all-star creative team, including Possokhov; composer Ilya Demutsky, 2016 Golden Mask Award recipient, Russia’s most prestigious theatre honor; Emmy Award-winning designer Tom Pye; and renowned lighting designer David Finn.
