20 April 2022 (Wed), 18:00 Moscow Kremlin Theatre of Classical Russian Ballet - Classical Ballet P. I. Tchaikovsky "Swan Lake" (Ballet in 3 acts, 4 scenes). Kasatkina and Vasilyov State Academic Classical Ballet Theatre (Moscow Classical Ballet)
Schedule for P. I. Tchaikovsky "Swan Lake" (Ballet in 3 acts, 4 scenes). Kasatkina and Vasilyov State Academic Classical Ballet Theatre (Moscow Classical Ballet) 2022
Composer: Peter Tchaikovsky Ballet company: State Academic Theater of Classical Ballet N. Kasatkina and V. Vasileva
Classical Ballet in 3 acts
Tchaikovsky's first ballet Swan Lake (Op. 1876) tells of the struggle for love and happiness against dark forces, about love as the highest manifestation of humanity. According to the original plan of the composer, the ballet ended with a tragic ending with the death of the main characters. However, this idea was not realized in subsequent productions. The version of Swan Lake offered to the public follows precisely this intention of the author.
Libretto by V. Begichev, V. Geltser Choreography: M. Petipa, L. Ivanov, A. Gorsky, A. Messerer, N. Kasatkina, V. Vasileva Production by by N. Kasatkina and V. Vasilev Designer - T. Goodchild (Great Britain) Costumes made under the supervision of C. Baker (Great Britain)
More than thirty years ago, Great Britain applauded the performance of the Bolshoi Theater Swan Lake, a performance whose version in Russia is called the “old Moscow Swan” (choreography by Marius Petipa, Lev Ivanov, Alexander Gorsky, Asaf Messerer). This, almost forgotten, version of Swan Lake formed the basis of the version that the State Academic Theater of Classical Ballet offers the public. Many wonderful “pieces” of the old edition of Swan Lake were carefully restored, and the original ideas of Marius Petipa in the first ballet picture were restored. And those fragments that are composed anew, sensitively and carefully convey the style of the famous performance.
The premiere of the performance took place in the summer of 1988 during a tour of the State Academic Theater of Classical Ballet in the UK. This is the first joint Russian-English production in the history of Russian ballet. The choreographic editing and performance was performed by the Russian side - the State Academic Theater of Classical Ballet. The stage design, scenery, costumes were performed by the English side. The artist of the performance is one of the most famous British scenographers Tim Goodchild. Costumes made under the direction of Kim Baker.
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. I. Tchaikovsky "Swan Lake" (Ballet in 3 acts, 4 scenes). Kasatkina and Vasilyov State Academic Classical Ballet Theatre (Moscow Classical Ballet) 2022
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