Among his new works, during 1928 in Paris, Balanchine premiered "Apollon musagète" (Apollo and the muses) in a collaboration with Stravinsky; it was one of his most innovative ballets, combining classical ballet and classical Greek myth and images with jazz movement. He described it as "the turning point in my life". "Apollo" is regarded as the original neoclassical ballet. "Apollo" brought the male dancer to the forefront, giving him two solos within the ballet. "Apollo" is known for its minimalism, utilizing simple costumes and sets. This allowed the audience not to be distracted from the movement. Balanchine considered music to be the primary influence on choreography, as opposed to the narrative.