 10, "Concerto", Op.24, and the "Ricercata in Six Voices" from Bach's "Musical Offering", which Webern had arranged in homage to Bach, as Balanchine conceived the ballet as one to Webern.The premiere took place under the auspices of the Ballet Society on 19 May 1959 at City Center of Music and Drama, New York, with scenery and lighting by David Hays; the conductor was Robert Irving.