Traverse joined the Houston Symphony in 1978. He was co-concertmaster until 1995 and resigned in 1997 due to Parkinson's disease, according to the Chronicle.
Traverse was also a composer, and his work was highlighted in February at the World Parkinson Congress in Washington, D.C.
He died of heart disease and Parkinson's disease.
Lileana Blain-Cruz directs the new production, opening April 23.
The Cuban-born composer is this season's Debs Composer's Chair.
The cast is led by Bryonha Marie and Nathan Gunn, with Tony winner Ted Sperling at the baton.
The season, opening September 21, will include 58 ballets across 21 weeks of performances.
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