Sketches by Giorgio Armani
Carousel Waltz for the Opernball
Choreography: Jessica Lang
Creative Associate: Kanji Segawa
Music: Richard RodgersCostume Design: Giorgio Armani
Length: 8 minutes
Number of Dancers: 32
Commissioned by Vienna State Ballet, Artistic Director Alessandra Ferri
World Premeire February 12, 2026 at the Vienna Opera House
“The Vienna State Ballet enchanted the audience with magic, elegance, and beauty...A festive homage to the waltz.
- OE24 / Madonna, February 6, 2026
“Particularly strong applause greeted the Vienna State Ballet’s performance of ‘The Carousel Waltz.’”
- PULS 24 / APA, February 2026“Broadway feeling at the Vienna Opera Ball.”
- ORF, February 2026“An impressive opening filled with Broadway and operatic highlights.”
- Falstaff, February 16, 2026“Jessica Lang’s choreography floated across the stage.”
- Bühne Magazin, February 16, 2026Performance History:
Vienna State Ballet
February 12, 2026 in Vienna, Austria