The ballet “Aleko” is based on the poem “Gypsy” (1827) by the Russian literary giant Alexander Pushkin.
The music employs an orchestral arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s “Piano Trio in A Minor,” while the stage backdrops were created by Marc Chagall. These four backdrop paintings left the Ballet Theatre in 1977 and are now displayed as artworks in the “Aleko Hall” of the Aomori Museum of Art.
29 May 2026 19:30 + more dates
Chagall’s Paintings and Ballet: A Fantastic Collaboration
In November 2024, the Aomori Museum of Art production of the ballet “Aleko,” featuring new staging by Naoya Homan, was performed. After more than 50 years, the stage design was revived once again.
The performances at “MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives” from Friday, May 29 to Sunday, June 7 promise a rare opportunity to witness the fantastical collaboration between Chagall’s paintings and ballet.
Following performances on May 30 (Sat), 31 (Sun), and June 6 (Sat) , post-performance talks will be held featuring choreographer and director Naoya Takamitsu, Aleko performers Koya Okawa and Alexander Troush, and NBA Ballet Artistic Director Koichi Kubo .
Ballet “Aleko”
29 May 2026 19:30 + more dates
