12 February 1971
Boston Ballet presented the world premiere of Gamete Garden. The rock ballet was specially commissioned for the company with choreography by Louis Falco and music composed by Michael Kamen of the New York Rock Ensemble. The New York Rock Ensemble's taped music was played alongside Boston Ballet's orchestra during the performance.
The New York Rock Ensemble formed in the late 1960s. Founded by three classically trained Julliard students and two rock musicians they were best known for their fusion of classical and rock genres.
Boston Ballet in Louis Falco's Gamete Garden
Photography signed by Alex Coste
Boston Ballet Archives