A New Justin Peck Work for New York City Ballet

Andrea Mohin/The New York TimesAshley Bouder and fellow members of New York City Ballet performing in the world premiere of Justin Peck's “Year of the Rabbit.”

Justin Peck, who at 25 is one of the youngest choreographers ever commissioned by the New York City Ballet, is creating a new ballet for the company's annual “New Combinations Evening” on Jan. 31, 2013, the company announced. Mr. Peck's world premiere, set to “Sinfonietta LaJolla” by the Czech composer Bohuslav Martinu, will replace a previously announced world premiere by the company's ballet master in chief Peter Martin s.

Mr. Martins' ballet, with a commissioned score by Marc-Andre Dalbavie, has been postponed until the company's 2014 winter season to allow Mr. Dalbavie more time to complete the music.

The company's “New Combinations Evening” pays tribute to George Balanchine's legacy by presenting world premiere ballets on or around the anniversary of his birthday, Jan. 22. Mr. Balanchine died in 1983. In addition to Mr. Peck's work, the evening will include Alexei Ratmansky's “Concerto DSCH” and Mr. Balanchine's rarely performed “Variations Pour une Porte et un Soupir.”

The new work by Mr. Peck, who also dances with the company, is his third premiere for New York City Ballet. His first piece for the company, “In Creases,” was set to' “Four Movements for Two Pianos” by Philip Glass. It premiered in July during the company's annual summer season at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. “In Creases” will have its New York City premiere on May 29, 2 013. His second commission, “Year of the Rabbit” had its debut in October as part of New York City Ballet's fall season.

All performances are at the David H. Koch Theater, located on the Lincoln Center Plaza at Columbus Ave and 63rd Street. Additional information is at 212-496-0600 and at www.nycballet.com.