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04 September 2020 (Fri), 19:00 Moscow theatre "New Opera" - Classical Ballet P.Tchaikovsky "Swan Lake" Ballet in two acts. Russian classical ballet named after M. Petipa

The performance has 1 intermission

Schedule for P.Tchaikovsky "Swan Lake" Ballet in two acts. Russian classical ballet named after M. Petipa 2022


Orchestra: Symphony Orchestra of the "New Opera" Theatre

"Swan Lake" is a timeless love story that mixes magic, tragedy and romance. The most loved and mesmerizing of classical ballets, "Swan Lake" was Tchaikovsky's first. It was composed in 1875 and over 100 years later it remains a favourite with ballet companies regularly performing it throughout the world.

Ballet in two acts and four scenes

Libretto   Vladimir Begichev,  Vasily Geltzer
Choreography   Marius Petipa,  Lev Ivanov

Decoration   RUSSIAN CLASSICAL BALLET
Costumes   Evgeniya Bespalova

Premiere in February 27, 1877, at the Bolshoi Theater, in Moscow

Length 140 minutes with an interval




Synopsis

ACT I

Scene one
The terrace of castle is filled with joy and merriment - Prince Siegfried is celebrating his coming of age, his courtiers congratulate him while his mischievous jester entertains the assembles guests. The servants announce the arrival of his mother the queen, she presents her son with a crossbow for the hunt. The queen reminds her son that at tomorrow coming of age ball he will have to choose a bride. Night is fast approaching and the guests take leave, Siegfried is finally alone with his thoughts and premonitions of what the future may bring. In the twilight a flock of swans pass over and he rushes to the lake.

 Scene two
At the lake in the heart of the forest, the swans having stepped ashore turn into beautiful young girls Siegfried about to draw his crossbow stops fascinated by their beauty. Odette the swan princess is startled by Siegfrieds presence, he assures her no harm will come to her. Odette tells him of her terrible plight. Tells him of her high birth and how she has fallen under the spell of be a swan and only in the hours of darkness to assume her human form. She tells him she is bound for eternity by the spell unless an unblemished youth swears eternal fidelity and marries her. Siegfried realizes his destiny has changed. Day is breaking, the swans are again swimming on the lake, Odette bids a sad farewell, Siegfried is left desolate.

ACT II

Scene three
The coming of age ball commences at the castle. The young noblewoman whom the Queen has chosen as prospective brides are presented to Prince Siegfried, he shows no interest thinking only of Odette. The entertainment and merrymaking continue until a fanfare announces the arrival of more guests. Rothbart disguised as a knight sweeps in with his daughter Odille, Siegfried is dazzled by her beauty and her resemblance to Odette, swears his love and fidelity... Rothbart the sorcerer triumphs in his deception. Siegfried horrified at what he has done rushes from the ball and into the night. 

ACT III

Scene four
At the lakeside Odette tells her fellow swans of Rothbarts devilish trickery. Siegfried fleeing from the ball arrives at the shore begging Odette’s forgiveness and telling of his undying love for her. Rothbart appears and he and his black swans battle with Siegfried and the forces of good until the light of the dawn breaks and the forces of evil are vanquished. The rising sun gives birth to new life, happiness and love.




Schedule for P.Tchaikovsky "Swan Lake" Ballet in two acts. Russian classical ballet named after M. Petipa 2022


"Swan Lake" RUSSIAN CLASSICAL BALLET by Evgeniya Bespalova
 
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Swan Lake - RUSSIAN CLASSICAL BALLET by Evgeniya Bespalova


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