Overview

Gian‑Carlo Menotti’s Sebastian (Complete Ballet) was first choreographed and presented in 1944 by Ballet International, followed by a 1946 revival by the Original Ballet Russe. The work later appeared in three major reinterpretations: Agnes de Mille’s 1957 staging for the American Ballet Theatre Workshop, John Butler’s 1963 production for Nederlands Dans Theater, and Butler’s further refinement for the Harkness Ballet in 1966. When the score premiered in New York, critic Mark Schubart praised its “attractive melodies,” “elaborate percussion effects,” and “carefully balanced, effective sonorities.” PHCD 101 preserves this atmospheric ballet in a compelling performance restored with Phoenix USA’s archival precision.

Composer: Gian‑Carlo Menotti
Additional Music: Otto Luening
Conductor: José Serebrier
Catalog Number: PHCD 101

This Phoenix USA edition is sourced from archival materials and restored to highlight the ballet’s full orchestral color.