"A Ceremony of Carols" is a new Christmas tradition, featuring original ballets by Claire Kretzschmar, former New York City Ballet Soloist and Ballet Hartford's Artistic Director. The program begins with the world premiere of "Weihnachtsbaum" with music by Franz Liszt, and culminates in "A Ceremony of Carols" featuring twelve glorious songs by Benjamin Britten. Co-produced by Grammy Award-winning singer Katy Avery, this double feature is elevated by live piano, harp, and choral music. Ticket prices range from $25 to $65 and are available for purchase via the Claire Kretzschmar Productions and Ballet Hartford websites. 

Tour Stops:
New York City, NY: Monday, December 9, at 7:30 p.m. at Symphony Space 
Philadelphia, PA: Wednesday, December 11, at 7:30 p.m. at Performance Garage 
Winston-Salem, NC: Sunday, December 15, at 3:00 p.m. at Reynolds Auditorium