Swan Lake with Live Orchestra

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International Festival Ballet presents A feast of beauty, elegance and grace "Swan Lake" The best ballet classic of all time Music: P. I. Tchaikovsky Choreography: L. Ivanov and M. Petipa Editor Alex Bogutsky Stage design and costumes: V. Okunev A ballet dream: "Swan Lake" International Festival Ballet presents a feast of beauty, elegance and grace. The International Festival Ballet presents one of the most famous ballets to the music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake." "Swan Lake" is for many the synonym for ballet in general. The romantic fairy tale about the young Prince Siegfried, who falls in love with the Swan Princess Odette and wants to free her from the evil spell of Duke Rothbart, is a story about the power of true love. This ballet piece is part of the standard repertoire of all major companies. In particular, the Allegro Moderato from the Swan Dances of Act 2 in the choreography of Lev Ivanov is the subject of countless parodies and is therefore known far beyond the ballet-interested audience as the “Dance of the Four Little Swans.” In short: A brilliant work by a brilliant composer and a crowd-puller for centuries. "Swan Lake" is brought to the stage by one of the best classical ballet ensembles, the International Festival Ballet. In addition, the magnificent stage design by the brilliant theater designer Vyacheslav Okunev, who has worked for the Mariinsky Theater St. Petersburg and La Scala in Milan, beautiful costumes, and the boundless elegance and carefree lightness of the ballet ensemble create a dreamy and fairy-tale version of a classical ballet that fascinates even after more than 100 years. The International Festival Ballet ensemble dances under Artistic direction Alex Bogutsky Shocked and affected by Russia's inhumane war of aggression against Ukraine, the famous ballet changes its name to International Festival Ballet. International Festival Ballet With this change, the artists express their crystal-clear position. The Festival Ballet is an international ballet that thinks beyond national borders and stands for understanding and coexistence in the poetry of art, music, and dance. Since the beginning of the war, the artists have expressed their position against Russian aggression through numerous protests before each of their performances. Therefore, they are now also threatened by Russia. The team, which also includes numerous Ukrainian dancers, naturally sees itself as a ballet of peace and solidarity among all peoples. Artistically, the ballet represents the Russian school of classical ballet in its purest form. Strict elegance combined with influences of modernity and the 21st century, a top-class dance performance - all this combined with magnificent costumes and splendid stage designs. Also in the new season, the International Festival Ballet presents a very special gem of classical ballet again: "Swan Lake." The immortal ballet classics by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky are known worldwide and enchant people of all ages. Everyone knows the romantic story of "Swan Lake" with the white and black swan, which has become synonymous with the elegance of classical ballet at the highest level. The centuries-old sleep of Sleeping Beauty, from which only the love of a prince can save her, has captivated audiences for generations. And the story of the ballet "The Nutcracker" offers the perfect winter and Christmas magic for the whole family. The unique performances of the International Festival Ballet bring beloved ballets to life in captivating beauty and perfection. Classical ballet has a long tradition in Eastern Europe, which is still maintained today. The country has produced many famous prima ballerinas, dancers, and choreographers. The renowned Russian ballet schools are known for their high standards and strictness, and the students for their determination, ambition, and enormous talent. The 42 dancers of the International Festival Ballet have also gone through this tough school, whether the Vaganova Academy in St. Petersburg, the Moscow Choreography Academy, the ballet school in Ufa, or the ballet academy in Perm. They have all worked at the most important ballet theaters in Russia, Ukraine, and Moldova and have won numerous awards at international ballet festivals and competitions. Together, they have become one of the most aesthetically and technically successful ballet companies not only in Eastern Europe but also worldwide as part of the International Festival Ballet. Besides absolutely precise dance technique, this ballet at a high level is characterized by a harmonious and coherent overall picture and elegant lightness. The International Festival Ballet shines with a perfect dance performance that takes the audience's breath away. Participants: Swan Lake - International Festival Ballet & Orchestra