Cleveland Ballet Presents “Painting the French Riviera”

Photo © Malcolm S. Henoch Drawing inspiration from the works on display in Painting the French Riviera, Cleveland Ballet presents its program “Painting the French Riviera.” Evoking the sparkling Mediterranean coastline, seaside promenades, lush gardens, and luminous resort towns of the Côte d’Azur, the program brings together movement, music, and painterly imagery to capture a world of elegance, color, and escape. With choreography that suggests shifting light, ocean breezes, and the effortless glamour of a coastal holiday, “Painting the French Riviera” invites audiences into a vivid landscape where dance becomes a living canvas of warmth, sophistication, and joy. The views expressed by performers during this event are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Cleveland Museum of Art The 2026–27 Performing Arts Series is sponsored by the Musart Society. This program is made possible in part by the Ernest L. and Louise M. Gartner Fund, the P. J. McMyler Musical Endowment Fund, and the Anton and Rose Zverina Music Fund. The Cleveland Museum of Art is funded in part by residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. Performing arts programs are supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts.