Devil's Holiday (1939)

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Ashton completed the ballet in London at the outbreak of World War II. It had its premiere in New York the following month, unseen by the choreographer. It remained in the comopany’s repertoire for two years and was a popular item on tour.

Premiere date:	October 26, 1939
Premiered at:	Metropolitan Opera House, New York
Music:	Scarlatti works, orchestrated by V. Tommasini
Decor:	Eugene Berman
Lighting:
Costumes:	Eugene Berman
Book:
Plot:	The Devil amuses himself at a Venetian wedding

Choreography

Frederick Ashton

Original Cast

Alexandra Danilova
Frederic Franklin
Simon Semenoff
Marc Platoff
George Zoritch
Nathalie Krassovska

In Repertory

Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo