Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Paris - Contrasts Trisha Brown / David Dawson / Imre, Marne van Opstal Palais Garnier from 01 to 31 December 2025

Paris

December in Paris has its own kind of enchantment — a quiet glitter that settles over the boulevards, the rooftops, the soft winter nights. But nothing shines more brightly than the Palais Garnier when the doors open, the lights rise, and the dancers of the Paris Opera Ballet step into the glow of the stage.

This season’s triple bill, Contrasts, feels like a love letter to dance itself — a celebration of movement in all its forms: pure, experimental, explosive, poetic, mysterious. And what makes it truly unforgettable is the treasure of artists who bring it to life each evening. Stars, rising stars, legends, new voices: all woven together into a single night that feels almost too magical to be real.

🩰 Trisha Brown’s Whispered Worlds

The evening begins with the quiet genius of Trisha Brown — a master of subtlety, breath, and the poetic simplicity of the human body.
O złożony / O composite unfolds like a silk thread drifting in the air, while If You Couldn’t See Me deepens the mystery, danced with the back turned to the audience, as if emotion were a secret whispered just out of reach.

And at the heart of this lies the role of Aurélie, interpreted by four extraordinary ballerinas who each bring their own light:

Opposite them, artists such as Marc Moreau and Guillaume Diop sculpt the choreography into something tender, noble, and translucent.
On December 9th, for example, audiences can marvel at Dorothée Gilbert as Aurélie, alongside Marc Moreau as Manuel and Guillaume Diop, whose charisma and purity of line make every moment shimmer.

🔥 David Dawson’s Anima Animus

Then the curtain rises again — and the energy changes.
David Dawson’s Anima Animus bursts forward with fire, velocity, and crystalline precision. The dancers arch, twist, and slice the air with a thrilling clarity that blends strength and fragility into one breathless world.

Here, too, the casts sparkle with brilliance:
Paul Marque, fierce and elegant.
Shale Wagman, electrifying in every step.
Hohyun Kang, radiant as moonlight.
Hannah O’Neill, stunning in her bold delicacy.
Inès McIntosh, graceful and luminous.
Bleuenn Battistoni, a revelation of technique and soul.
Enzo Saugar, powerful and poetic.
Nicola Di Vico, sharp, musical, unforgettable.

Each cast creates its own version of this living flame — each night a new constellation of personalities and interpretations.

🌊 Driftwood: A World of Shadows and Dreams

Finally, the evening drifts into the haunting world of Imre and Marne van Opstal’s Driftwood, where movement seems shaped by time, memory, and the shifting tides of the human spirit.
The dancers become landscapes, storms, whispers, hands reaching and retreating. The piece feels alive — tender one moment, wild the next.

And the dancers who carry it are stunning:

Valentine Colasante, Bleuenn Battistoni, Paul Marque, Marc Moreau, Andrea Sarri, Enzo Saugar, Silvia Saint-Martin, Hohyun Kang, and the beautiful new premières danseuses Bianca Scudamore and Clara Mousseigne

We will see also on stage the great ballerina étoile : 
Léonore Baulac

Also  the dancers :

Elisabeth Partington
Luna Peigné
Nine Seropian
Luciana Sagioro
Antoine Kirschner
Andrea Sarri, unforgettable — I still remember him for a breathtaking Albrecht.
Jack Gasztowtt

And, shining brightly among them all, Guillaume Diop — my favorite, and a dancer whose artistry continues to rise like a star guided by both fire and grace.

🌟 A City Overflowing with Ballet Magic

And as if this triple bill were not enough, across the city at Bastille, the success of Notre Dame de Paris draws crowds night after night, with powerful interpretations by the Super stars :

  • Amandine Albisson 

  • Roxane Stojanov,

  • Sae Eun Park,

and many more brilliant performers who turn Victor Hugo’s world into pure dance.

Paris becomes a paradise for ballet lovers — a whirlwind of nights, a thousand stars, a treasure impossible to absorb in just a few days. Each cast a revelation, each evening a gift.

An Invitation from the Heart

If you find yourself in Paris this December, or if you are dreaming of going, let this triple bill be your golden ticket to wonder.
To sit under the painted ceilings of the Palais Garnier, to feel the orchestra vibrate, to watch these extraordinary artists give everything they are… it is pure joy, pure privilege, pure magic.

A month of beauty.
A month of stars.
A month to remember forever.

Merry Christmas— from Paris, with love, light, and endless dance. 🩰💛✨

Sunday, December 7, 2025

Milan - The Sleeping Beauty - 18 December 2025 to 12 January 2026

This season’s Sleeping Beauty at the Teatro alla Scala is enriched not only by its extraordinary dancers and Tchaikovsky’s immortal score, but also by an exceptional artistic team whose work shapes every detail of this magnificent production. The choreographic supervision is entrusted to the distinguished Laurent Novis, with a meticulous choreographic revival curated by Sabrina Mallem, Laurent Novis, Béatrice Martel, and Lionel Delanoë, ensuring the transmission of the pure Nureyev tradition with precision, respect, and artistry.

The sumptuous sets and costumes, created by the Academy Award–winning Franca Squarciapino, envelop the audience in an opulent fairy-tale world: shimmering courtly gowns, luminous tutus, and regal settings that reflect the splendor of King Florestan’s palace and the magic of the enchanted forest. Andrea Giretti’s lighting design enhances the atmosphere of each moment, from the crystalline light of the fairies’ realm to the dramatic shadows that accompany Carabosse’s curse.

At the podium, the brilliant conductor Kevin Rhodes—a true expert in the music of Tchaikovsky—guides the Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala with mastery, sensitivity, and power. Rhodes is renowned for his deep understanding of ballet phrasing and his exceptional ability to support the dancers while revealing every nuance of Tchaikovsky’s rich, majestic score. His presence ensures that each performance becomes a perfect union of music and dance.

This holiday season, the Teatro alla Scala in Milan opens its doors to a truly monumental event: the premiere of The Sleeping Beauty, one of the greatest masterpieces in the history of ballet, composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky









Since its original premiere in St. Petersburg in 1890, this ballet has been celebrated as a triumph of music, choreography, and storytelling, embodying the very essence of classical ballet. Tchaikovsky himself considered The Sleeping Beauty among his finest creations, expressing in his letters both the pride and joy he felt in composing the score. Unlike his symphonies or operas, the ballet allowed Tchaikovsky to explore a combination of technical brilliance, narrative clarity, and lyrical beauty, writing music that perfectly complements the dancers’ movements while conveying the richness of the story.








Tchaikovsky had already revolutionized ballet with Swan Lake (1875-76), but with The Sleeping Beauty, he reached the zenith of his compositional mastery. He collaborated with the choreographer Marius Petipa, creating a ballet in which every musical phrase is tailored to precise steps, variations, and ensembles. Petipa’s choreography demanded technical brilliance from the dancers, while Tchaikovsky’s score provided musical depth, sophistication, and elegance. The 1890 premiere in St. Petersburg was a landmark: audiences marveled at the precision of the dancers, the lavishness of the production, and the musical sophistication of the score, which to this day remains a benchmark for classical ballet companies worldwide.


Since then, The Sleeping Beauty has become a rite of passage for ballerinas and danseurs étoiles alike. Its lead roles—Princess Aurora and Prince Désiré—require impeccable technique, musicality, and dramatic presence. Aurora must embody grace, purity, and charm, while Prince Désiré conveys nobility, heroism, and expressive sensitivity. The ballet also features unforgettable character roles, such as the wicked fairy Carabosse, and the Lilac Fairy, whose variations are both technically challenging and deeply expressive.

The Scala Production

This year, Teatro alla Scala presents The Sleeping Beauty in a sumptuous production staged and choreographed by the legendary Rudolf Nureyev. Nureyev’s vision masterfully combines the rigor and precision of Russian classical ballet with the warmth, elegance, and expressivity of the Italian school. His choreography honors the original Petipa structure while infusing it with vitality and dramatic nuance. Every variation, every ensemble, and every pas de deux has been meticulously refined to highlight the dancers’ technical brilliance and musical sensitivity.

Nicholas Georgiadis’ sets and costumes transport audiences into a fairy-tale kingdom of magical gardens, glittering royal palaces, and enchanted forests. His designs, renowned for their attention to detail, reflect the splendor of the court of King Florestan and Queen Lakmé, where Aurora grows from an innocent child into a radiant princess. Andrea Giretti’s lighting design enhances each scene, bathing the stage in ethereal colors—from soft, dreamlike glows during Aurora’s childhood to dramatic, intense illumination during Carabosse’s curse and the climactic wedding scene.

The music, of course, is Tchaikovsky at his very best. The overture sets the tone with its ceremonial grandeur, and every act reveals the composer’s genius: delicate harp glissandi accompany Aurora’s entrance, noble brass herald Prince Désiré, and shimmering strings convey the sparkling magic of the fairies. Tchaikovsky’s use of leitmotifs ensures that each character is musically defined, a technique he refined in his symphonies and operas, now perfectly adapted for ballet.

Performances and Principal Cast

At the heart of this production is Nicoletta Manni, the Etoile of La Scala, performing the iconic role of Princess Aurora. Manni is widely regarded as the very best ballerina of the company, a dancer of unparalleled technique, musicality, and artistry. I have had the privilege of seeing her perform many times, and each appearance is a revelation: her Aurora radiates grace, elegance, and charm, while her precision and musical sensitivity elevate every moment of the performance. Witnessing her live is a joy, a rare opportunity to see perfection in motion.


Nicoletta Manni will perform five performances during this season: the premiere on 18 December, 31 December, 3, 7, and 10 January 2026. Alongside her, Timofej Andrijashenko will perform as Prince Désiré during the premiere and New Year’s Eve, forming a partnership of extraordinary artistry, technical brilliance, and emotional depth.

Other principal casts are equally stellar, making every performance a dream:


The Rising Star: Camilla Cerulli

Among the great joys of this production is the chance to witness the artistic growth of Camilla Cerulli, a luminous soloist of the company whose versatility, elegance, and immaculate technique make her one of the most exciting young artists at La Scala. During this series of performances, audiences will be able to discover her in several key roles.

Throughout December and January, Camilla Cerulli dances:

Her interpretation of Princess Florine will be seen on 7 January, partnering with Edward Cooper as the Blue Bird, one of the most technically demanding male roles in the entire classical repertoire. The Bluebird Pas de Deux is a moment of pure magic: its fast, sparkling footwork and delicate musicality require exceptional precision, and Edward Cooper’s debut here is eagerly awaited. Together, Cooper and Cerulli promise a performance filled with brilliance, charm, and youthful energy.

A Night to Mark in Gold: 11 January 2026

But the most anticipated moment for ballet lovers will undoubtedly be Sunday, 11 January 2026, when Camilla Cerulli steps onstage as Princess Aurora for the first time in her career.
She will be partnered by Navrin Turnbull, a dancer of noble line, elegant technique, and expressive strength.

11 January will be a truly magical night—the kind of performance that ballet lovers treasure forever.
There is nothing quite like witnessing a dancer’s debut in one of the most iconic and challenging roles ever created. The mixture of artistry, nervous electricity, and genuine emotion that fills the theater on such evenings is unforgettable. Cerulli’s musicality, refined technique, and radiant presence make her an inspiring new Aurora, and her debut promises to be one of the highlights of the entire run.  It reminds me of when Myriam Ould-Braham made her debut as Aurora in 2004, years before she was promoted to première danseuse, and years later she was named étoile and danced the role of Aurora again as étoile. Now in Milan we have Camilla Cerulli who will also be making her debut as Aurora.

And wonderfully, audiences will have the opportunity to see both Auroras on 7 January:

  • Nicoletta Manni, the incomparable Etoile, in the title role

  • Camilla Cerulli, the future Aurora, dancing Princess Florine

Two exceptional artists sharing the same evening, each shining in her unique way—another date that must absolutely be marked in the calendar.

A Season of Pure Magic

With Nicoletta Manni, the radiant Etoile, leading the series with her five luminous Auroras; with brilliant principal dancers such as Timofej Andrijashenko, Alice Mariani, Martina Arduino, Navrin Turnbull, and Mattia Semperboni; with the enchanting debut of Camilla Cerulli; with Kevin Rhodes’ majestic command of Tchaikovsky’s music; and with the incomparable beauty of Nureyev’s choreography restored by an exceptional artistic team—this Sleeping Beauty becomes a celebration of everything that makes ballet eternal.

Each performance offers a different constellation of talents, and every cast is a dream.

La Scala invites its audience into a world of beauty, tradition, and wonder—where Tchaikovsky’s music glows, the dancers illuminate the stage, and the magic of classical ballet becomes a memory to treasure forever.

Each of these dancers brings a unique interpretation, while maintaining the highest standards of technique, musicality, and dramatic expression. Combined with the corps de ballet, they create a visual and musical tapestry of unparalleled beauty.


Act I: The Christening

The ballet opens with the lavish christening of Princess Aurora. The music is ceremonious and radiant, reflecting the grandeur of the royal court. The fairies present gifts to the newborn princess, each variation meticulously crafted by Nureyev to showcase precision, musicality, and character. Nicoletta Manni, though a child in the narrative, must convey the purity and potential of Aurora, already foreshadowing the elegance she will display as an adult. The overture to this act is instantly recognizable, with Tchaikovsky’s masterful orchestration signaling the magic and opulence of the setting.

Aurora, now sixteen, is introduced in a series of exquisite variations. Nureyev’s choreography emphasizes clarity, musicality, and refinement. The princess dances with technical brilliance, performing steps that demand both strength and delicate artistry. The lilac fairy intervenes to counter Carabosse’s curse, and the contrast between the darkness of Carabosse’s malevolent presence and the light of the fairies is heightened by Tchaikovsky’s harmonic sophistication. Here, the full ensemble shines, with each variation reflecting the elegance of the Italian school fused with Russian classical technique.

The final act, where Prince Désiré awakens Aurora with a kiss, is the culmination of both story and technique. The choreography reaches its zenith: pas de deux between Aurora and Désiré are breathtakingly lyrical, showcasing lifts, pirouettes, and expressive port de bras. The wedding scene offers grand ensembles, sparkling variations, and the final apotheosis, a dazzling combination of music, dance, and spectacle. Tchaikovsky’s score here is magnificent, combining thematic development, rhythmic vitality, and melodic beauty, ensuring that the audience leaves with a sense of awe and joy.



The Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala, one of the finest in the world, performs Tchaikovsky’s score with extraordinary precision, bringing each nuance, dynamic contrast, and lyrical phrase to life. The hall’s exceptional acoustics amplify every detail, from delicate strings and woodwinds to bold brass passages, ensuring that audiences experience the music in its full glory, just as Tchaikovsky intended.

Attending The Sleeping Beauty at La Scala is not merely seeing a ballet; it is an immersion in history, artistry, and magic. Nicoletta Manni, as the Etoile of the company, embodies the very essence of classical ballet, a dancer whose technical perfection and musical intelligence make her Aurora unforgettable. The other principal dancers are equally extraordinary, and every ensemble and variation reflects the culmination of centuries of tradition, training, and artistic excellence.

From the 18th of December 2025 to 12th of January 2026, audiences have a unique opportunity to witness this masterpiece performed by one of the world’s greatest ballet companies, with casts that are simply dreamlike. The Sleeping Beauty at La Scala is a testament to Tchaikovsky’s genius, Nureyev’s choreographic vision, and the brilliance of the dancers, promising an experience of enchantment, beauty, and technical perfection. It is a celebration of human artistry at its finest—a holiday season event not to be missed.

Italiano

In questo periodo di feste, il Teatro alla Scala di Milano apre le porte a un evento davvero monumentale: la prima de La Bella Addormentata, uno dei più grandi capolavori della storia del balletto, composto da Pëtr Il'ič Čajkovskij. Fin dalla sua prima rappresentazione a San Pietroburgo nel 1890, questo balletto è stato celebrato come un trionfo di musica, coreografia e narrazione, incarnando l'essenza stessa del balletto classico. Lo stesso Čajkovskij considerava La Bella Addormentata tra le sue creazioni più belle, esprimendo nelle sue lettere sia l'orgoglio che la gioia che provava nel comporne la partitura. A differenza delle sue sinfonie o opere, il balletto permise a Čajkovskij di esplorare una combinazione di brillantezza tecnica, chiarezza narrativa e bellezza lirica, scrivendo una musica che si integra perfettamente con i movimenti dei danzatori e trasmette al contempo la ricchezza della storia.

Čajkovskij aveva già rivoluzionato il balletto con Il Lago dei Cigni (1875-76), ma con La Bella Addormentata raggiunse l'apice della sua maestria compositiva. Collaborò con il coreografo Marius Petipa, creando un balletto in cui ogni frase musicale è adattata a passi, variazioni e ensemble precisi. La coreografia di Petipa richiedeva ai ballerini una brillantezza tecnica, mentre la partitura di Čajkovskij forniva profondità musicale, raffinatezza ed eleganza. La prima del 1890 a San Pietroburgo fu una pietra miliare: il pubblico rimase meravigliato dalla precisione dei ballerini, dalla sontuosità della produzione e dalla raffinatezza musicale della partitura, che ancora oggi rimane un punto di riferimento per le compagnie di balletto classico di tutto il mondo.

Da allora, La Bella Addormentata è diventata un rito di passaggio per ballerine e danseur étoiles. I suoi ruoli principali, la Principessa Aurora e il Principe Désiré, richiedono tecnica impeccabile, musicalità e presenza drammatica. Aurora deve incarnare grazia, purezza e fascino, mentre il Principe Désiré trasmette nobiltà, eroismo e sensibilità espressiva. Il balletto presenta anche ruoli di carattere indimenticabili, come la fata malvagia Carabosse e la Fata dei Lillà, le cui variazioni sono al tempo stesso tecnicamente impegnative e profondamente espressive.

Quest'anno, il Teatro alla Scala presenta La Bella Addormentata in una sontuosa produzione messa in scena e coreografata dal leggendario Rudolf Nureyev. La visione di Nureyev combina magistralmente il rigore e la precisione del balletto classico russo con il calore, l'eleganza e l'espressività della scuola italiana. La sua coreografia rende omaggio alla struttura originale di Petipa, infondendole vitalità e sfumature drammatiche. Ogni variazione, ogni ensemble e ogni passo a due è stato meticolosamente perfezionato per mettere in risalto la brillantezza tecnica e la sensibilità musicale dei danzatori.


Le scene e i costumi di Nicholas Georgiadis trasportano il pubblico in un regno fiabesco di giardini magici, palazzi reali scintillanti e foreste incantate. Le sue scenografie, rinomate per la loro attenzione ai dettagli, riflettono lo splendore della corte di Re Florestano e della Regina Lakmé, dove Aurora cresce da bambina innocente a principessa radiosa. Le luci di Andrea Giretti esaltano ogni scena, immergendo il palcoscenico in colori eterei: dai bagliori tenui e onirici dell'infanzia di Aurora, alle luci intense e drammatiche della maledizione di Carabosse e della scena culminante del matrimonio.

La musica, naturalmente, è Čajkovskij al suo meglio. L'ouverture stabilisce il tono con la sua grandiosità cerimoniale, e ogni atto rivela il genio del compositore: delicati glissandi d'arpa accompagnano l'ingresso di Aurora, il nobile araldo degli ottoni, il Principe Désiré, e gli archi scintillanti trasmettono la scintillante magia delle fate. L'uso dei leitmotiv da parte di Čajkovskij garantisce che ogni personaggio sia musicalmente definito, una tecnica che ha perfezionato nelle sue sinfonie e opere, ora perfettamente adattata al balletto. 

Al centro di questa produzione c'è Nicoletta Manni, l'Étoile del Teatro alla Scala, che interpreta l'iconico ruolo della Principessa Aurora. La Manni è ampiamente considerata la migliore ballerina della compagnia, una ballerina di tecnica, musicalità e maestria ineguagliabili. Ho avuto il privilegio di vederla esibirsi molte volte e ogni apparizione è una rivelazione: la sua Aurora irradia grazia, eleganza e fascino, mentre la sua precisione e sensibilità musicale esaltano ogni momento dello spettacolo. Assisterla dal vivo è una gioia, una rara opportunità di vedere la perfezione in movimento.

Nicoletta Manni si esibirà in cinque spettacoli durante questa stagione: la prima il 18 dicembre, il 31 dicembre, il 3, il 7 e il 10 gennaio 2026. Al suo fianco, Timofej Andrijashenko interpreterà il Principe Désiré durante la prima e la notte di Capodanno, formando una coppia di straordinaria maestria, brillantezza tecnica e profondità emotiva. 

Gli altri danzatori principali sono altrettanto stellari, rendendo ogni interpretazione un sogno: 

Alice Mariani nel ruolo di Aurora con Navrin Turnbull in quello di Désiré

Martina Arduino nel ruolo di Aurora con Mattia Semperboni in quello di Désiré

Camilla Cerulli interpreterà Aurora con Navrin Turnbull in Désiré l'11 gennaio, offrendo al pubblico la rara opportunità di vedere i solisti della compagnia brillare in questi ruoli impegnativi. 

Ognuno di questi ballerini offre un'interpretazione unica, mantenendo i più alti standard di tecnica, musicalità ed espressione drammatica. Insieme al corpo di ballo, creano un arazzo visivo e musicale di ineguagliabile bellezza.

Il balletto si apre con il sontuoso battesimo della principessa Aurora. La musica è solenne e radiosa, riflettendo la grandiosità della corte reale. Le fate offrono doni alla neonata principessa, ogni variazione è meticolosamente realizzata da Čajkovskij per mettere in risalto precisione, musicalità e carattere. Nicoletta Manni, sebbene bambina nella narrazione, deve trasmettere la purezza e il potenziale di Aurora, prefigurando già l'eleganza che dimostrerà da adulta. L'ouverture di questo atto è immediatamente riconoscibile, con la magistrale orchestrazione di Čajkovskij che sottolinea la magia e l'opulenza dell'ambientazione.

Aurora, ora sedicenne, viene presentata in una serie di squisite variazioni. La coreografia di Nureyev enfatizza chiarezza, musicalità e raffinatezza. La principessa danza con brillantezza tecnica, eseguendo passi che richiedono sia forza che delicata maestria. La fata dei lillà interviene per contrastare la maledizione di Carabosse, e il contrasto tra l'oscurità della presenza malevola di Carabosse e la luce delle fate è accentuato dalla raffinatezza armonica di Čajkovskij. Qui, l'intero ensemble risplende, con ogni variazione che riflette l'eleganza della scuola italiana fusa con la tecnica classica russa. 

L'atto finale, in cui il principe Désiré risveglia Aurora con un bacio, è il culmine sia della storia che della tecnica. La coreografia raggiunge il suo apice: i passi a due tra Aurora e Désiré sono di una liricità mozzafiato, con sollevamenti, piroette e un espressivo port de bras. La scena delle nozze offre grandiosi ensemble, variazioni scintillanti e l'apoteosi finale, una combinazione abbagliante di musica, danza e spettacolo. La partitura di Čajkovskij è magnifica, combinando sviluppo tematico, vitalità ritmica e bellezza melodica, assicurando al pubblico un senso di stupore e gioia. 

L'Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala, una delle migliori al mondo, esegue la partitura di Čajkovskij con straordinaria precisione, dando vita a ogni sfumatura, contrasto dinamico e fraseggio lirico. L'acustica eccezionale della sala amplifica ogni dettaglio, dai delicati archi e fiati agli audaci passaggi degli ottoni, garantendo al pubblico di vivere la musica in tutta la sua gloria, proprio come Čajkovskij l'aveva concepita.

Assistere a La Bella Addormentata al Teatro alla Scala non significa semplicemente assistere a un balletto; è un'immersione nella storia, nell'arte e nella magia. Nicoletta Manni, in qualità di Etoile della compagnia, incarna l'essenza stessa del balletto classico, una ballerina la cui perfezione tecnica e intelligenza musicale rendono la sua Aurora indimenticabile. Gli altri primi ballerini sono altrettanto straordinari, e ogni ensemble e variazione riflette il culmine di secoli di tradizione, formazione ed eccellenza artistica. 


Dal 18 dicembre 2025 al 12 gennaio 2026, il pubblico avrà un'opportunità unica di assistere a questo capolavoro eseguito da una delle più grandi compagnie di balletto al mondo, con cast semplicemente onirici. La Bella Addormentata al Teatro alla Scala è una testimonianza del genio di Čajkovskij, della visione coreografica di Nureyev e della brillantezza dei ballerini, promettendo un'esperienza di incanto, bellezza e perfezione tecnica. È una celebrazione dell'arte umana al suo meglio: un evento natalizio da non perdere.

Français

Pour les fêtes de fin d'année, le Teatro alla Scala de Milan ouvre ses portes à un événement véritablement monumental : la première de La Belle au bois dormant, l'un des plus grands chefs-d'œuvre de l'histoire du ballet, composé par Piotr Ilitch Tchaïkovski. Depuis sa création à Saint-Pétersbourg en 1890, ce ballet est célébré comme un triomphe de la musique, de la chorégraphie et de la narration, incarnant l'essence même du ballet classique. Tchaïkovski lui-même considérait La Belle au bois dormant comme l'une de ses plus belles créations, exprimant dans sa correspondance la fierté et la joie qu'il éprouvait en composant la partition. Contrairement à ses symphonies ou à ses opéras, ce ballet a permis à Tchaïkovski d'explorer une combinaison de virtuosité technique, de clarté narrative et de beauté lyrique, écrivant une musique qui accompagne à la perfection les mouvements des danseurs tout en traduisant la richesse du récit.

Tchaïkovski avait déjà révolutionné le ballet avec Le Lac des cygnes (1875-1876), mais avec La Belle au bois dormant, il a atteint le sommet de sa maîtrise compositeur. Il collabora avec le chorégraphe Marius Petipa, créant un ballet où chaque phrase musicale est adaptée à des pas, des variations et des ensembles précis. La chorégraphie de Petipa exigeait une virtuosité technique exceptionnelle des danseurs, tandis que la partition de Tchaïkovski offrait profondeur, sophistication et élégance. La première en 1890 à Saint-Pétersbourg fut un événement marquant : le public fut émerveillé par la précision des danseurs, la magnificence de la production et la sophistication musicale de la partition, qui demeure à ce jour une référence pour les compagnies de ballet classique du monde entier.

Depuis, La Belle au bois dormant est devenue un passage obligé pour les ballerines et les danseurs étoiles. Ses rôles principaux – la princesse Aurore et le prince Désiré – requièrent une technique irréprochable, une musicalité profonde et une présence dramatique intense. Aurore doit incarner la grâce, la pureté et le charme, tandis que le prince Désiré exprime la noblesse, l’héroïsme et une grande sensibilité. Le ballet présente également des rôles de personnages inoubliables, tels que la méchante fée Carabosse et la Fée des Lilas, dont les variations sont à la fois techniquement exigeantes et profondément expressives.




Cette année, le Teatro alla Scala présente La Belle au bois dormant dans une production somptueuse mise en scène et chorégraphiée par le légendaire Rudolf Noureev. La vision de Noureev allie avec brio la rigueur et la précision du ballet classique russe à la chaleur, l'élégance et l'expressivité de l'école italienne. Sa chorégraphie respecte la structure originale de Petipa tout en l'enrichissant de vitalité et de nuances dramatiques. Chaque variation, chaque ensemble et chaque pas de deux a été méticuleusement peaufiné pour mettre en valeur la virtuosité technique et la sensibilité musicale des danseurs.

Les décors et costumes de Nicholas Georgiadis transportent les spectateurs dans un royaume féerique de jardins magiques, de palais royaux étincelants et de forêts enchantées. Ses créations, réputées pour leur souci du détail, reflètent la splendeur de la cour du roi Florestan et de la reine Lakmé, où Aurore passe d'une enfant innocente à une princesse rayonnante. Les éclairages d'Andrea Giretti subliment chaque scène, baignant le plateau de couleurs éthérées : des lueurs douces et oniriques de l'enfance d'Aurore à une illumination intense et dramatique lors de la malédiction de Carabosse et de la scène du mariage.

La musique, bien sûr, est signée Tchaïkovski à son apogée. L'ouverture donne le ton par sa grandeur cérémonielle, et chaque acte révèle le génie du compositeur : de délicats glissandos de harpe accompagnent l'entrée d'Aurore, de nobles cuivres annoncent le prince Désiré, et des cordes chatoyantes traduisent la magie étincelante des fées. L'utilisation de leitmotivs par Tchaïkovski assure à chaque personnage une identité musicale, une technique qu'il a perfectionnée dans ses symphonies et ses opéras, et qui est ici parfaitement adaptée au ballet.

Interprétation et distribution principale:

Au cœur de cette production se trouve Nicoletta Manni, l'Étoile de La Scala, qui interprète le rôle emblématique de la princesse Aurore. Manni est largement considérée comme la meilleure ballerine de la compagnie, une danseuse à la technique, à la musicalité et à l'art inégalés. J'ai eu le privilège de la voir se produire à de nombreuses reprises, et chaque apparition est une révélation : son interprétation d'Aurore rayonne de grâce, d'élégance et de charme, tandis que sa précision et sa sensibilité musicale subliment chaque instant de la représentation. La voir en direct est un pur bonheur, une occasion rare d'admirer la perfection en mouvement.

Nicoletta Manni donnera cinq représentations cette saison : la première le 18 décembre, le 31 décembre, ainsi que les 3, 7 et 10 janvier 2026. À ses côtés, Timofej Andrijashenko interprétera le Prince Désiré lors de la première et du réveillon du Nouvel An, formant un duo d'une extraordinaire virtuosité, d'une grande finesse technique et d'une profonde émotion.

Les autres membres de la distribution principale sont tout aussi exceptionnels, faisant de chaque représentation un moment magique : 

Alice Mariani dans le rôle d'Aurore et Navrin Turnbull dans celui de Désiré 

Martina Arduino dans le rôle d'Aurore et Mattia Semperboni dans celui de Désiré

Camilla Cerulli dans le rôle d'Aurore et Navrin Turnbull dans celui de Désiré, le 11 janvier, offrent au public une occasion rare d'admirer les solistes de la compagnie briller dans ces rôles exigeants.

Chacun de ces danseurs apporte une interprétation unique, tout en maintenant un niveau d'excellence en matière de technique, de musicalité et d'expression dramatique. Associés au corps de ballet, ils créent une tapisserie visuelle et musicale d'une beauté incomparable.

Le ballet s'ouvre sur le somptueux baptême de la princesse Aurore. La musique, à la fois cérémonieuse et rayonnante, reflète la grandeur de la cour royale. Les fées offrent des présents à la princesse nouveau-née, chaque variation étant minutieusement orchestrée par Noureev pour mettre en valeur la précision, la musicalité et le caractère. Nicoletta Manni, bien qu'enfant dans le récit, doit exprimer la pureté et le potentiel d'Aurore, préfigurant déjà l'élégance qu'elle déploiera à l'âge adulte. L'ouverture de cet acte est immédiatement reconnaissable, la magistrale orchestration de Tchaïkovski annonçant la magie et l'opulence du décor.

Aurore, désormais âgée de seize ans, est présentée dans une série de variations exquises. La chorégraphie de Noureev met l'accent sur la clarté, la musicalité et le raffinement. La princesse danse avec une virtuosité technique remarquable, exécutant des pas qui exigent à la fois force et délicatesse. La fée des lilas intervient pour contrer la malédiction de Carabosse, et le contraste entre l'obscurité de la présence maléfique de Carabosse et la lumière des fées est accentué par la sophistication harmonique de Tchaïkovski. Ici, l'ensemble au complet brille, chaque variation reflétant l'élégance de l'école italienne fusionnée à la technique classique russe.

L'acte final, où le prince Désiré réveille Aurore d'un baiser, est l'apogée de l'histoire et de la technique. La chorégraphie atteint son apogée : les pas de deux entre Aurore et Désiré sont d'une beauté lyrique à couper le souffle, mettant en valeur portés, pirouettes et port de bras expressifs. La scène du mariage offre de grands ensembles, des variations étincelantes et une apothéose finale, une combinaison éblouissante de musique, de danse et de spectacle. La partition de Tchaïkovski est ici magnifique, alliant développement thématique, vitalité rythmique et beauté mélodique, assurant au public un sentiment d'émerveillement et de joie.

L'Orchestre du Teatro alla Scala, l'un des meilleurs au monde, interprète la partition de Tchaïkovski avec une précision extraordinaire, donnant vie à chaque nuance, contraste dynamique et phrase lyrique. L'acoustique exceptionnelle de la salle amplifie chaque détail, des cordes et des bois délicats aux passages audacieux des cuivres, permettant au public de vivre la musique dans toute sa splendeur, telle que Tchaïkovski l'avait conçue. 

Assister à La Belle au bois dormant à La Scala, c'est bien plus qu'assister à un simple ballet ; C'est une immersion dans l'histoire, l'art et la magie. Nicoletta Manni, étoile de la compagnie, incarne l'essence même du ballet classique. Danseuse d'une perfection technique et d'une intelligence musicale exceptionnelles, son interprétation d'Aurore est inoubliable. Les autres danseurs principaux sont tout aussi extraordinaires, et chaque ensemble, chaque variation, reflète l'aboutissement de siècles de tradition, de formation et d'excellence artistique. 

Du 18 décembre 2025 au 12 janvier 2026, le public aura l'occasion unique d'assister à ce chef-d'œuvre interprété par l'une des plus grandes compagnies de ballet au monde, avec une distribution tout simplement féérique. La Belle au bois dormant à La Scala témoigne du génie de Tchaïkovski, de la vision chorégraphique de Noureev et du talent des danseurs, promettant une expérience enchanteresse, d'une beauté et d'une perfection technique exceptionnelles. C'est une célébration de l'art humain à son apogée – un événement incontournable des fêtes de fin d'année.


Esta Navidad, el Teatro alla Scala de Milán presenta uno de los grandes acontecimientos del ballet internacional: La Bella Durmiente de Piotr Ilich Tchaikovsky, en la majestuosa versión coreográfica de Rudolf Nureyev. Desde su estreno en San Petersburgo en 1890, este ballet se ha convertido en el gran sueño de toda bailarina y en la obra más completa y brillante de Tchaikovsky, quien se sentía especialmente orgulloso de esta partitura.

La première tendrá lugar el 18 de diciembre de 2025 con la gran estrella de la compañía, Nicoletta Manni, Etoile de la Scala, en el papel de la Princesa Aurora, junto a Timofej Andrijashenko como el Príncipe Désiré. Nicoletta Manni es hoy considerada la máxima referencia del ballet italiano y una de las mejores bailarinas del mundo: perfección técnica, musicalidad absoluta y una presencia escénica única. Interpretará Aurora también los días 31 de diciembre, 3, 7 y 10 de enero, cinco oportunidades irrepetibles para verla en uno de los grandes roles de la historia del ballet.

Junto a ella, la Scala presenta un reparto de lujo con Alice Mariani, Martina Arduino, Navrin Turnbull, Mattia Semperboni y Camilla Cerulli, demostrando que todos los elencos son de auténtico ensueño. Con la música inmortal de Tchaikovsky interpretada por la extraordinaria orquesta del teatro, esta Bella Durmiente promete ser uno de los grandes eventos de la temporada europea.


Этой зимой легендарный театр Ла Скала в Милане представляет один из самых ожидаемых балетных событий сезона — «Спящую красавицу» Петра Ильича Чайковского в хореографии Рудольфа Нуреева. Этот балет, впервые представленный в Санкт-Петербурге в 1890 году, стал вершиной балетного творчества Чайковского, произведением, которым композитор особенно гордился.

Премьера состоится 18 декабря 2025 года с участием Николетты Манни, это́ль Ла Скала, в партии принцессы Авроры, и Тимофея Андрияшенко в роли принца Дезире. Николетта Манни считается сегодня самой выдающейся балериной театра и одной из лучших в мире — эталон техники, музыкальности и сценического совершенства. Она также исполнит роль Авроры 31 декабря, 3, 7 и 10 января.

В других составах выступят Аличе Мариани, Мартина Ардуино, Наврин Тёрнбулл, Маттиа Семпербони и Камилла Черулли — каждый спектакль обещает стать настоящим событием. В сопровождении великой музыки Чайковского и оркестра Ла Скала эта «Спящая красавица» станет подлинным праздником классического балета.


In der Weihnachtszeit präsentiert das Teatro alla Scala in Mailand eines der bedeutendsten Ballettereignisse der Saison: „Dornröschen“ von Pjotr Iljitsch Tschaikowski in der legendären Choreografie von Rudolf Nurejew. Seit der Uraufführung 1890 in St. Petersburg gilt dieses Werk als Höhepunkt des klassischen Balletts und als Tschaikowskis vollkommenstes Bühnenwerk, auf das er selbst besonders stolz war.

Die Premiere findet am 18. Dezember 2025 mit Nicoletta Manni, der Etoile der Scala, als Prinzessin Aurora statt, an der Seite von Timofej Andrijashenko als Prinz Désiré. Nicoletta Manni gilt heute als die führende Ballerina des Hauses und als eine der bedeutendsten Tänzerinnen der Welt — vollkommene Technik, außergewöhnliche Musikalität und einzigartige Bühnenpräsenz. Sie tanzt Aurora außerdem am 31. Dezember sowie am 3., 7. und 10. Januar.

Weitere Traumbesetzungen mit Alice Mariani, Martina Arduino, Navrin Turnbull, Mattia Semperboni und Camilla Cerulli garantieren, dass jede Vorstellung ein Ereignis für sich wird. Begleitet von der weltberühmten Scala-Orchester verspricht diese „Dornröschen“-Serie ein Highlight der europäischen Ballettsaison zu werden.

Saint Petersburg - The Nutcracker & Swan Lake - Dec 2025


When December arrives, St. Petersburg transforms completely: snow drapes the city in a soft white veil, the canals shimmer under winter light, and every street seems to breathe in the rhythm of Tchaikovsky’s music. No theatre in the world embodies The Nutcracker with the same depth, affection, and tradition as the Mariinsky Theatre, where the ballet premiered on 18 December 1892. Since that historic evening, this masterpiece has become more than a holiday tradition—it is a celebration of beauty, imagination, and the purest essence of classical ballet.  This December at the Mariinsky, two distinct worlds of enchantment come to life: the timeless elegance of Vainonen’s classic choreography and the imaginative spectacle of the Chemiakin–Simonov production. Each interpretation opens the door to its own realm of wonder, inviting audiences into a different dimension of The Nutcracker’s magic. Adding to the brilliance of the season, a radiant constellation of leading artists—some of the finest dancers of our era—illuminates the stage with their exceptional artistry.

This December brings a captivating series of performances of The Nutcracker, beginning with today’s eagerly awaited première on 2 December. Maria Shirinkina, whose refined artistry and luminous presence have made her one of the finest Auroras of our time, will appear both today and again on 29 December—two beautiful opportunities to admire her delicate, effortless dance. Many will remember her unforgettable partnership with the great Vladimir Shklyarov, and now we have the joy of seeing her alongside the extraordinary Yevgeny Konovalov, born in Potsdam and a first soloist of the Mariinsky for more than thirteen years. A graduate of the famed Vaganova Academy, Konovalov brings a princely elegance and deep mastery to his roles, making this pairing an inspired choice for such a significant première.

Together, they illuminate Tchaikovsky’s beloved masterpiece, whose world premiere took place on this very stage in 1892, just a year before the composer’s death. He lived to witness the triumph of his enchanting score, matched by the exquisite choreography of Ivanov and Petipa—a legacy later enriched by Vasily Vainonen’s celebrated version. The Nutcracker remains the cherished jewel of ballet companies around the world, and nowhere does it feel more at home than at the Mariinsky, cradle of its first magical steps.

Today’s premiere marks the beginning of an extensive and dazzling series of Nutcracker performances that will light up the Mariinsky throughout December and into early January. Each date brings a different cast of exceptional quality, ensuring that no matter when one chooses to attend, the evening will be nothing short of unforgettable. Even so, the performances on 2 and 29 December will hold a special glow: Maria Shirinkina, with her ethereal grace and exquisite musicality, will offer two nights of truly unique artistry—ballet at its finest. If there is one place to be on this 2nd of December, it is surely St. Petersburg, inside this long-awaited premiere that promises a night of magic, tradition, and pure artistic brilliance.

The Nutcracker can be enjoyed on the following dates:


2 December 2025, 19:00
3 December 2025, 19:00
4 December 2025, 19:00
7 December 2025, 19:00
13 December 2025, 19:00
14 December 2025, 13:00 / 19:00
18 December 2025, 19:00
20 December 2025, 13:00 / 19:00
21 December 2025, 13:00 / 19:00
22 December 2025, 19:00
24 December 2025, 19:00
25 December 2025, 19:00
26 December 2025, 19:00
27 December 2025, 13:00 / 19:00
28 December 2025, 13:00 / 19:00
29 December 2025, 13:00 / 19:00
30 December 2025, 13:00 / 19:00
31 December 2025, 13:00 / 18:00
2 January 2026, 13:00 / 18:00
3 January 2026, 13:00 / 18:00
5 January 2026, 13:00 / 18:00
7 January 2026, 13:00 / 18:00
9 January 2026, 13:00 / 18:00
10 January 2026, 13:00 / 18:00
11 January 2026, 13:00 / 18:00
13 January 2026, 19:00


2 December — A Brilliant Opening

The season opens with Maria Shirinkina and Yevgeny Konovalov, a pairing of extraordinary refinement. Shirinkina’s luminous delicacy and Konovalov’s noble strength promise an unforgettable start to the winter tradition.  

3 December — The Poetry of Youth

The elegance continues with May Nagahisa and Ryoma, whose freshness and expressive sensitivity breathe new life into the ballet’s beloved characters.


The First Wave of Performances

4 December — Tradition at Its Finest

In the timeless Vainonen production at 19:00, Nadezhda Batoeva and Nikita Korneyev embody the purity and discipline of the Mariinsky school.

5 December — The Art of Perfection

The evening features the ethereal Oxana Skorik alongside Kian Mangis. Skorik’s poetic lines and crystalline technique make her an ideal heroine for this work.


6 December — A Double, Unforgettable Day

The bold Chemiakin–Simonov staging brings two remarkable casts:

  • Kristina Shapran & Alexander Sergeev open the day with elegance and dramatic depth.

  • Elena Yevseyeva & Alexei Timofeyev bring intensity and grace to the night performance.

Two interpretations, two distinct artistic worlds.


7 December — A Day of Grandeur

While Europe looks toward La Scala’s grand opening, the Mariinsky offers its own day of brilliance.

At 19:00, in Vainonen’s classic staging, Renata Shakirova and Timur Askerov ignite the stage with their energy and passion.

Parallel performances of the Chemiakin–Simonov production continue with:

  • Kristina Shapran & Alexander Sergeev

  • Elena Yevseyeva & Alexei Timofeyev

A feast of artistry for the devoted ballet lover.


8 & 9 December — The Magic Continues

8 December

Maria Chernyvskaya & Yaroslav Baibordin deliver a youthful and lyrical interpretation, highlighting the vibrant upcoming generation of the Mariinsky.

9 December

Anastasia Lukina & Roman Malyshev shine with charm and spontaneity.


11 & 12 December — Swan Lake: A Pause of Pure Splendor

Between so many Nutcracker performances comes a jewel of classical ballet:
Swan Lake, danced by Oxana Skorik & Timur Askerov.
Skorik’s ethereal fragility and Askerov’s noble presence create an Odette–Siegfried partnership that is both pure and unforgettable. 
The 12th December Friday featuring Valeria Kuznetsova, Minchul Jeon


13 December — The Day of the Prima Ballerina Assoluta

An anticipated date for connoisseurs of ballet.

  • 12:00The Nutcracker performed by the students of the Vaganova Academy, a glimpse of the future of Russian ballet.

  • 19:00 — The evening’s crown jewel:
    Viktoria Tereshkina & Roman Belyakov.
    Tereshkina, a true phenomenon, dances with brilliance, precision, and sovereign artistry.


14 December — A Double Delight

13:00 —

Alisa Barinova & Kian Mangis, offering youthful radiance.

19:00 —

Daria Kulikova & Yevgeny Konovalov, bringing emotional warmth and musicality.


16 December — A Tribute to Maya Plisetskaya and Rodion Shchedrin

A day dedicated to two titans of Russian culture.

12:00 — Carmen Suite

Ekaterina Kondaurova, alongside Even Capitaine and Roman Belyakov, brings electric drama to Shchedrin’s fiery score.

19:30 — Konyok-Gorbunok (The Little Humpbacked Horse)

Featuring Alexander Sergeev & Viktoria Tereshkina, a pairing of artistic fire and maturity.


17 & 20 December — The Month’s Final Jewels

17 December

Yekaterina Osmolkina & Pavel Mikheyev shine in the Chemiakin–Simonov staging.

20 December (13:00)

Yesenia Anushenkova & Ruslan Stenyushkin close this matinee series with grace and sincerity.


The Eternal Nutcracker

Since its first performance at the Mariinsky in 1892, The Nutcracker has been part of the very soul of St. Petersburg. The Mariinsky Orchestra—arguably the best interpreter of Tchaikovsky’s score—elevates each note to the realm of poetry.

A famous anecdote tells that Tchaikovsky wrote the Adagio of the Grand Pas de Deux after a wager challenging him to compose using only the consecutive notes of the musical scale. At the same time, the recent death of his sister is said to have lent the melody its touching, melancholy aura.

The composer himself admitted that, despite initial reluctance, he gradually fell under the spell of the project:
“Each day I feel more in harmony with my task.”

The result: one of the most beloved ballets in history.


Conclusion: A December to Remember

The Mariinsky offers not just a performance series, but a month-long celebration of beauty, tradition, and emotion. A galaxy of stars graces the stage—Tereshkina, Skorik, Shakirova, Shirinkina, Shapran, Yevseyeva—each adding her own light to this timeless masterpiece.

December in St. Petersburg is a poem.
And its most beautiful verse, for more than a century, has been The Nutcracker at the Mariinsky.


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Декабрь в Мариинском: месяц блеска, традиций и высокого искусства

Когда в Санкт-Петербург приходит декабрь, город преображается: снежная тишина окутывает улицы, каналы блестят под зимним светом, а сама атмосфера будто дышит музыкой Чайковского. Нет в мире театра, который воплощал бы «Щелкунчика» с такой глубиной, теплотой и уважением к традиции, как Мариинский театр, где балет впервые прозвучал 18 декабря 1892 года.
С тех пор эта жемчужина стала не просто новогодней классикой — это праздник красоты, фантазии и высшего мастерства русского балета.

В этом году Мариинский представляет великолепную серию спектаклей — как в классической хореографии Василия Вайнонена, так и в ярком, авангардном оформлении Михаила Шемякина с хореографией Кирилла Симонова. И, как всегда, сцена сияет именами выдающихся артистов.


2 декабря — Великолепное открытие

Сезон открывают Мария Ширинкина и Евгений Коновалов — дуэт редкой утончённости. Их пластика и артистизм обещают блистательное начало декабрьской сказки.

3 декабря — Поэзия молодости

Продолжение — Мэй Нагахиса и Рёма, исполнители, чья свежесть и трепетная выразительность дарят новым краскам известные образы.


Первые яркие спектакли

4 декабря — Торжество традиции

В классической постановке Вайнонена на сцене Надежда Батоева и Никита Корнеев, воплощающие чистоту и блеск петербургской школы.

5 декабря — Искусство совершенства

Непревзойдённая Оксана Скорик — воздушная, поэтичная — и Киан Мантис создают вечер абсолютной гармонии.


6 декабря — Незабываемый двойной день

В постановке Шемякина–Симонова выступают два блистательных состава:

  • Кристина Шапран и Александр Сергеев — выразительные, драматичные, утончённые.

  • Елена Евсеева и Алексей Тимофеев — динамичные, эмоциональные и вдохновляющие.


7 декабря — Великий день декабря

Пока Европа отмечает открытие сезона в Ла Скала, в Петербурге — свой день торжества.

В классической версии Вайнонена в 19:00 выступают
Рената Шакирова и Тимур Аскеров — яркие, энергичные, блистательные.

Параллельно продолжаются спектакли Шемякина–Симонова с участием:

  • Кристины Шапран и Александра Сергеева

  • Елены Евсеевой и Алексея Тимофеева

День, насыщенный искусством во всех его проявлениях.


8 и 9 декабря — Волшебство продолжается

8 декабря

Мария Чернивская и Ярослав Байбордин — молодость, свежесть и вдохновение.

9 декабря

Анастасия Лукина и Роман Малышев придают спектаклю особое очарование и искренность.


11 декабря — Лебединое озеро: пауза чистого совершенства

Среди череды «Щелкунчиков» — драгоценная жемчужина:
«Лебединое озеро» в исполнении Оксаны Скорик и Тимура Аскерова.
Скорик — символ утончённости, Аскеров — благородства и силы. Их дуэт — настоящее сияние классики.


13 декабря — День прима-балерины assoluta

Дата, которую ценители ждут с особым трепетом.

  • 12:00 — «Щелкунчик» в исполнении студентов Академии Вагановой.

  • 19:00 — вершина вечера:
    Виктория Терёшкина и Роман Беляков.
    Терёшкина — феноменальная артистка, чьё мастерство и сила сценического присутствия делают её выступление событием.


14 декабря — Двойной праздник

13:00 —

Алиса Баринова и Киан Мантис — светлая и радостная интерпретация.

19:00 —

Дарья Куликова и Евгений Коновалов — музыкальность, эмоциональность и ясность стиля.


16 декабря — Вечер памяти Майи Плисецкой и Родионa Щедрина

12:00 — «Кармен-сюита»

Екатерина Кондаурова, в дуэте с Ивеном Капитэном и Романом Беляковым, создаёт яркий, драматический образ.

19:30 — «Конёк-Горбунок»

В главных партиях — Александр Сергеев и Виктория Терёшкина. Виртуозность и зрелое мастерство.


17 и 20 декабря — Финальные акценты

17 декабря

Екатерина Осмолкина и Павел Михеев — утончённые и благородные.

20 декабря (13:00)

Молодость и вдохновение: Есения Анушенкова и Руслан Стенюшкин.


Вечный «Щелкунчик»

С момента своего рождения на сцене Мариинского театрa «Щелкунчик» стал частью культурной души Петербурга. Оркестр театра — один из лучших интерпретаторов музыки Чайковского — поднимает каждый такт на высоту поэзии.

Знаменитая история гласит, что Чайковский создал адажио Па-де-де по пари: используя последовательные ноты гаммы. А недавняя смерть его сестры придала мелодии проникновенную грусть.

Сам композитор писал другу:
«С каждым днём я всё больше вхожу в гармонию с этой работой».

Так родился один из самых любимых балетов мира.


Заключение: Декабрь, который останется в памяти

Мариинский театр дарит не просто серию спектаклей — он дарит праздник красоты, эмоций и традиций.
На сцене сияет целая плеяда звёзд: Терёшкина, Скорик, Шакирова, Ширинкина, Шапран, Евсеева…
Каждая из них освещает «Щелкунчика» по-своему.

Петербургский декабрь — это поэма.
И её самый прекрасный стих уже более века — «Щелкунчик» в Мариинском театре.

Versión française

En décembre, Saint-Pétersbourg se pare une fois de plus de la magie intemporelle du Casse-Noisette, présenté sur les scènes du Théâtre Mariinsky et du Mariinsky II. Cette année, la programmation offre une constellation éblouissante d’étoiles du ballet : Maria Shirinkina, May Nagahisa, Oxana Skorik, Renata Shakirova, Viktoria Tereshkina, Kristina Shapran, Nadezhda Batoeva, Elena Yevseyeva et tant d’autres, chacune apportant sa force, sa poésie et sa virtuosité à la création immortelle de Piotr Ilitch Tchaïkovski.

Depuis sa première mondiale le 18 décembre 1892 dans ce même théâtre, Le Casse-Noisette n’a jamais cessé d’enchanter le public du monde entier. L’orchestre du Mariinsky demeure l’un des plus inspirés pour interpréter cette partition, et la production, somptueuse, évoque un univers féerique qui semble renaître chaque hiver.
La chorégraphie – qu’il s’agisse de la version classique de Vainonen ou de la vision singulière de Chemiakin et Simonov – offre un écrin idéal aux artistes, dont la présence scénique demeure inégalable.

Une anecdote célèbre raconte que Tchaïkovski, défié par un ami, composa pour le Grand pas de deux une mélodie fondée sur une simple gamme d’octave. Une autre version évoque l’influence de la mort récente de sa sœur, qui aurait inspiré la ligne descendante, empreinte de mélancolie, de ce même Adagio.
Toujours est-il que, malgré l’attitude parfois distante du compositeur envers cette œuvre, Le Casse-Noisette est devenu l’un des ballets les plus aimés de tous les temps.

Ce mois de décembre, grâce à l’excellence des artistes du Mariinsky, la magie retrouve toute sa splendeur. Chaque représentation promet un moment d’émerveillement, un hommage à la beauté, à l’élégance et à l’esprit même du ballet classique.


Versione italiana

A dicembre, San Pietroburgo torna a brillare con la magia senza tempo dello Schiaccianoci, presentato sulle scene del Teatro Mariinsky e del Mariinsky II. Quest’anno la stagione offre una costellazione straordinaria di stelle del balletto: Maria Shirinkina, May Nagahisa, Oxana Skorik, Renata Shakirova, Viktoria Tereshkina, Kristina Shapran, Nadezhda Batoeva, Elena Yevseyeva e molte altre. Ognuna porta la propria forza, poesia e virtuosità al capolavoro immortale di Pëtr Il’ič Čajkovskij.

Dalla sua prima assoluta il 18 dicembre 1892 proprio in questo teatro, Lo Schiaccianoci non ha mai smesso di incantare il pubblico di tutto il mondo. L’orchestra del Mariinsky rimane una delle più ispirate nell’interpretare questa partitura, e la produzione – splendida e fiabesca – sembra rinascere ogni inverno come un sogno.
La coreografia, sia nella versione classica di Vainonen sia nell’interpretazione originale di Chemiakin e Simonov, offre un palcoscenico perfetto per artisti la cui presenza scenica è davvero incomparabile.

Una celebre aneddoto racconta che Čajkovskij, sfidato da un amico, compose per il Grand pas de deux una melodia basata su una semplice scala. Un’altra versione attribuisce l’Adagio alla malinconia per la recente morte della sorella.
Qualunque sia la verità, Lo Schiaccianoci, nonostante le riserve iniziali del compositore, è diventato uno dei balletti più amati della storia.

Questo dicembre, grazie all’eccellenza degli artisti del Mariinsky, la magia ritorna in tutta la sua intensità. Ogni spettacolo promette un momento di pura meraviglia: un inno alla bellezza, all’eleganza e allo spirito più autentico del balletto classico.

Versión en español

En diciembre, San Petersburgo vuelve a vestirse con la magia eterna de El cascanueces, presentado en el Teatro Mariinsky y el Mariinsky II. Este año, la temporada reúne a una auténtica constelación de estrellas: Maria Shirinkina, May Nagahisa, Oxana Skorik, Renata Shakirova, Viktoria Tereshkina, Kristina Shapran, Nadezhda Batoeva, Elena Yevseyeva y muchas más, cada una aportando su elegancia, técnica y sensibilidad al ballet inmortal de Tchaikovsky.

Desde su estreno mundial el 18 de diciembre de 1892 en este mismo escenario, El cascanueces no ha dejado de fascinar al público de todo el mundo. La orquesta del Mariinsky, quizá la más idónea para interpretar esta música, revela cada matiz de la partitura, y la producción, bellísima, revive cada invierno como un cuento luminoso.
Tanto la coreografía clásica de Vainonen como la versión imaginativa de Chemiakin y Simonov ofrecen un marco perfecto para artistas cuya presencia escénica es simplemente insuperable.

Cuenta una famosa anécdota que Tchaikovsky compuso la melodía del Grand pas de deux basándose en una simple escala, fruto de una apuesta con un amigo. Otra versión afirma que la reciente muerte de su hermana inspiró la línea descendente y melancólica de ese mismo Adagio.
Sea como fuere, y pese a la relación compleja del compositor con la obra, El cascanueces se ha convertido en uno de los ballets más amados de la historia.

Este diciembre, gracias al talento excepcional del Mariinsky, la magia recobra todo su esplendor. Cada función promete un instante de maravilla: un tributo a la belleza, la elegancia y la esencia misma del ballet clásico.