Octet (Christensen)

Octet (Christensen)

Octet is a ballet made on New York City Ballet by Willam Christensen to Stravinsky's Octet for Wind Instruments (1922-1923). The premiere took place December 2, 1958, at the City Center of Music and Drama.

Original cast

  • Roberta Lubell
  • Robert Lindgren
  • Judith Green
  • Richard Rapp

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