- You can see pictures of Paul at the rehearsals for the ballet at left and in the slideshow.
- You can also see a video with rehearsal clips and music at left.
Paul McCartney admits composing dance music for "Ocean's Kingdom," which has its world premiere with the New York City Ballet Thursday night in the Big Apple, was a new experience for him.
"I had no idea what the rules were or in fact if there were any," he said in a video promoting the new work.
He says the beginnings of "Ocean's Kingdom" actually sprang from an earlier project.
"I started a piece of music for another project that didn't work out. So when Peter (Martins of the New York City Ballet) asked me would I consider, I immediately thought of this other piece of music."
Paul's daughter, Stella McCartney, is also contributing by designing costumes for the production.
Martins says he knows that all eyes and ears at the premiere will be on McCartney.
"I know that every single person in that theater that night is there for one reason -- not for the ballet, but because of Paul. And everybody's anticipation will be 'What does it sound like? Most people have no clue' and will await this with anticipation."
The answer will be heard Thursday night.
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