Bucharest’s International Ballet Gala “Balanchine’s Legacy” will be staged on 11 February 2026 at Sala Palatului. The programme features a surprise appearance by two principal dancers from La Scala in Milan - Virna Toppi and Nicola Del Freo - who will perform the first act of Balanchine’s celebrated ballet Jewels, “Emeralds.” The gala’s star‑filled cast also includes principal dancers from the Paris Opera Garnier, New York City Ballet, Houston Ballet and Royal Danish Ballet. Organisers have launched a Valentine’s‑Day promotion: couples who purchase two tickets pay only for one, with the second ticket given free. The event is marketed as a rare occasion that brings world‑class ballet to a Romanian stage, showcasing works such as “Emeralds,” “Rubies,” “Diamonds” and “Cortège Hongrois.”

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