A wealth of ingenious discoveries and brilliant pointe work. George Balanchine (1904-1983) is internationally regarded as the greatest choreographer of the twentieth century. His inventive, innovative and timeless ballets are comparable to the paintings of Picasso and the music of Stravinsky. Het Nationale Ballet is the foremost European treasurer of his collection of works. In Best of Balanchine, three recognized masterpieces by the Russian-American master will be performed along with one new pas de deux. With musical accompaniment by the Balletorkest conducted by Andrea Quinn.