''Beethoven Romance'' is a ballet made by

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ballet master in chief

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to the composer's Romance in F for violin and orchestra, Op. 50 (1805). The premiere took place on 2 February 1989 at the

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, with costumes by

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and lighting by Mark Stanley.

Original cast

* Kyra Nichols * Adam Lüders

References

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, June 30, 2008 {{Authority control Ballets by Peter Martins Ballets to the music of Ludwig van Beethoven 1989 ballets New York City Ballet repertory

Original cast

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