Balanchine Bausch Stravinsky Milan

Experience Balanchine Bausch Stravinsky in Milan at Teatro alla Scala, a powerful ballet evening featuring two landmark works: George Balanchine’s Apollo and Pina Bausch’s Le Sacre du printemps.

Running from 7 to 21 November 2026, this La Scala ballet programme brings together two of the most influential choreographic voices of the 20th century, both set to music by Igor Stravinsky. The result is a striking contrast between Balanchine’s neoclassical clarity and Pina Bausch’s raw, ritualistic theatrical language.

Apollo, choreographed by George Balanchine, is one of the defining works of neoclassical ballet. Created to Stravinsky’s music, it presents a refined and elegant vision of myth, movement and musical structure. At Teatro alla Scala, Roberto Bolle appears as étoile in selected performances, making these dates especially attractive for ballet lovers visiting Milan.

Le Sacre du printemps, created by Pina Bausch, is one of the most intense and iconic works in modern dance. Set to Stravinsky’s revolutionary score, the piece transforms the stage into a visceral ritual of fear, sacrifice and collective energy. This 2026 Teatro alla Scala production is presented in collaboration with the Pina Bausch Foundation.

Performed by the Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company and Orchestra, Balanchine Bausch Stravinsky is one of the most important ballet events in Milan’s 2026 season. Book your tickets and enjoy an unforgettable evening of dance, music and theatrical power at one of the world’s most prestigious theatres.