Jiří Kylián at Houston Ballet

Jiří Kylián became artistic director of the Nederlands Dans Theater in 1979, a position he held until he handed over artistic leadership in 1999. He remained associated with the dance company as house choreographer until December 2009.

"Symphony in D" (world premiere 1976)  is a stunning work with music by Joseph Haydn and costumes by Tom Schenk. It premiered in Houston on March 10, 1983.

The ballet "Forgotten Land," features music composed by Benjamin Britten with scenic and costume design by John F. Macfarlane, premiered in Houston on September 22, 2005, following its world premiere on April 4, 1981.

The ballet "Svadebka," with music by Igor Stravinsky and scenic and costume design by John F. Macfarlane, premiered in Houston on May 24, 2007, following its world premiere on June 11, 1982.

The ballet "Soldier's Mass," choreographed by Jiří Kylián to music by Bohuslav Martinů with costumes designed by the choreographer himself, premiered in Houston on March 12, 2009, following its world premiere on June 13, 1980.

"Wings of Wax" landed in Houston on Mar 10, 2016 (world premiere Jan 23, 1997). Music is by composers Biber, Cage, Glass, and Bach. Costumes are by Joke Visser and scenery is by Michael Simon.

Houston embraced Jiří Kylián's "Dream Time" on March 21, 2019 (world premiere 1983). Takemitsu's music and Macfarlane's design fuel this exploration of human emotions.