Agon (1957) is a ballet for twelve dancers, with music by Igor Stravinsky and choreography by George Balanchine. The cast includes:First Pas de Trios– Peter Boal, Zippora Karz, Kathleen Tracey Second de Trios– Albert Evans, Arch Higgins, Wendy Whelan Pas de Duet– Darcey Bussell, Lindsay Fischer.
And an excerpt from the Pas de Duet featuring Diana Adams and Arthur Mitchell
Agon
Adams and Mitchell danced the premiere for the New York City Ballet on December 1, 1957.
Diana Adams and Arthur Mitchell in George Balanchine’s Agon (1957)
Happy Birthday Mr. Mitchell
March 27, 1934- September 19, 2018