San Francisco Ballet artistic director Tamara Rojo CBE, The Joffrey Ballet artistic director Ashley Wheater MBE, and San Francisco Ballet resident choreographer Yuri Possokhov come together to discuss their co-production and first co-commission between the two companies, Eugene Onegin, featuring an original score. Explore how Possokhov, in this world premiere, plans to bring new depth to Alexander Pushkin’s classic, where a single choice alters the course of a life. Set in the final days of imperial Russia, this cautionary tale follows a jaded aristocrat forced to face the weight of his choices after a fateful encounter with the earnest Tatiana. The program includes selected excerpts performed by company dancers.

Continue the conversation at a post-performance reception in the rotunda.

Photo: Yuri Possokhov creating his world-premiere of Eugene Onegin © San Francisco Ballet. Photos: Lindsey Rallo