| Choreographer: |
George Balanchine |
| Composer: |
Paul Hindemith |
| Music title: |
Theme with Four Variations for String Orchestra and Piano (1940) ('The Four Temperaments') |
| Work definition: |
Ballet in one act |
| World premiere: |
20 November 1946, Ballet Society, Central High School of Needle Trades, New York |
| ROH premiere: |
10 August 1950, New York City Ballet |
| ROH company premiere: |
25 January 1973, The Royal Ballet, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London |