Madison Ballet concludes its 45th season with an extraordinary celebration of music, movement, and artistic transformation. The Four Seasons pairs two groundbreaking works that forever changed the landscape of dance and music, culminating in an unforgettable evening performed with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra.

The program opens with the Madison premiere of The Rite of Spring by acclaimed choreographer Salvator Aiello, set to Igor Stravinsky's revolutionary score. More than a century after its legendary debut, The Rite of Spring continues to captivate audiences with its raw physicality, emotional intensity, and powerful exploration of ritual, sacrifice, and the forces of nature.

The evening culminates in the world premiere of The Four Seasons, a sweeping new ballet choreographed by Artistic Director Ja' Malik. Set to Max Richter's acclaimed recomposition of Antonio Vivaldi's beloved masterpiece, this contemporary work reimagines the changing seasons as a reflection of the human journey—through transformation, resilience, loss, renewal, and hope. Rich in cinematic movement and breathtaking imagery, the ballet invites audiences to experience the rhythms of nature through a fresh and deeply personal lens.

Performed live by the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, this spectacular season finale celebrates the enduring power of music and dance to reinvent tradition while embracing the future. From Stravinsky's revolutionary masterpiece to Richter's modern reimagining of Vivaldi, The Four Seasons is a fitting conclusion to Madison Ballet's season of innovation and artistry.