Gems

Presented by Brisbane Festival, Tourism and Events Queensland, and Brisbane Economic Development Agency, in association with QPAC

The groundbreaking contemporary ballet trilogy shared in full for the first time.

A landmark Australian exclusive and world premiere, Gems by Benjamin Millepied is presented in its entirety for the first time at Brisbane Festival. This bold contemporary ballet by L.A. Dance Project, in collaboration with Van Cleef & Arpels, reimagines George Balanchine's revolutionary trilogy Jewels through a modern lens. Each chapter, Reflections, Hearts & Arrows, and On the Other Side, serves as a contemporary counterpoint to Balanchine's Rubies, Emeralds, and Diamonds, forming a dazzling triptych of distinct works, each inspired by the brilliance and character of its namesake gem.

This program of works features a live score by Camerata – Queensland's Chamber Orchestra, and pianist Yanfeng (Tony) Bai from the Colburn School, an internationally renowned L.A. performing arts school. Twelve years in the making, Gems is finally brought together in an unforgettable Brisbane exclusive dance event.

Gems is supported through Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels.
This event is supported by the QPAC 40 program, celebrating 40 years of curiosity, inclusion, gathering and stories.
This project is supported through the Giving Program by Ian and Cass George's Gems Syndicate and Haymans Electrical.