Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Sydney - The Sleeping Beauty - Nov / Dec 2025

A new enchantment once again embraces the beautiful Sydney Opera House, where magic, music, and classical elegance fuse into a breathtaking universe.

The long-awaited premiere of The Sleeping Beauty took place on November 20 and was an extraordinary success. David McAllister’s sumptuous production—one of the great jewels of The Australian Ballet’s repertoire—continues to dazzle audiences with its golden dreamscapes, lavish sets, and luminous artistry.

The performances so far have been nothing short of spectacular, and for those who haven’t yet attended, more shows are scheduled—an unmissable chance to experience Tchaikovsky’s sublime melodies and the artistry of dancers of truly stratospheric level. Each day features a different cast, each as remarkable as the next. Honestly, choosing between them is nearly impossible: they are all exceptional. Every single one!

Among the stellar performers is the extraordinary Robyn Hendricks, the South African–born principal dancer whose has been praised for its majesty, refinement, and profound emotional warmth. With serenity, expressive generosity, and impeccable technique, Hendricks delivers an unforgettable interpretation of the role—guiding audiences through a journey filled with beauty, innocence, enchantment, and triumph.À ses côtés, le noble Callum Linnane incarnera le Prince Désiré – un danseur reconnu pour son élégance, sa précision musicale et sa présence scénique rayonnante. Ensemble, ils forment l'un des duos les plus admirés de la compagnie, réputés pour leur phrasé harmonieux, leur connexion intuitive et leur capacité à sublimer la chorégraphie classique en une œuvre profondément humaine et bouleversante. Leur collaboration promet une première d'une qualité exceptionnelle, une soirée où chaque pas rayonnera d'art et d'intention.

✨ Une Constellation d'Aurores et de Princes

Après la Première, Sydney aura le privilège rare d'assister à une performance exceptionnelle : une constellation d'Aurores brillantes, chacune offrant sa propre interprétation du rôle légendaire de . Tout au long du mois de novembre et jusqu'à la mi-décembre, le public pourra apprécier le spectacle de plusieurs distributions illuminant la scène de leurs nuances individuelles, de leur musicalité et de leur finesse classique.

Parmi les nombreux duos prestigieux qui illuminent cette somptueuse production, on retrouve :

🌟 et – un duo dynamique, réputé pour sa pureté technique, sa précision éblouissante et sa présence scénique électrisante.

🌟 et – qui insufflent lyrisme, chaleur émotionnelle et une expressivité fluide aux moments les plus précieux du ballet.

🌟 Benedicte Bemet et Callum Linnane – un partenariat qui allie clarté, charme et raffinement musical.

🌟 et – deux étoiles montantes dont la jeunesse et l'éclat insufflent une vitalité nouvelle aux rôles classiques.

🌟 Benedicte Bemet et – qui marient une technique cristalline à une élégance princière.

🌟 et – une interprétation gracieuse et profonde, empreinte de poésie. 🌟 et – un duo rayonnant alliant sensibilité et force dramatique.

🌟 et Brett Chynoweth – reconnus pour leur rapidité, leur précision et leur expression musicale joyeuse.

🌟 Et pour clore cette saison inoubliable : et Marcus Morelli, qui interpréteront le ballet pour sa dernière représentation le 17 décembre, offrant un adieu empreint de raffinement, de grâce et d’une profonde sensibilité artistique.

Cette multitude de distributions est un cadeau rare : une occasion unique pour le public d’apprécier l’immense étendue, la polyvalence et le talent du Ballet Australien. Chaque Aurore apporte sa propre grâce, son propre phrasé musical, sa propre âme artistique aux défis légendaires de l’, aux délicates variations féeriques et au triomphant .

✨ Une production d’une grandeur inégalée

Ce qui rend La Belle au Bois Dormant si extraordinaire, ce ne sont pas seulement ses danseurs, mais aussi la splendeur incomparable de la production elle-même. La mise en scène de David McAllister, désormais considérée comme l'une des plus grandes interprétations modernes du chef-d'œuvre de Petipa, est réputée pour son ampleur et sa beauté :

✨ Plus de 300 costumes minutieusement confectionnés à la main, resplendissants de broderies dorées, de détails précieux, de soie, de tulle et de bijoux.

✨ Perruques exquises, couronnes délicates et ailes de fée qui scintillent sous les projecteurs.

✨ Décors somptueux conçus par Gabriela Tylesova, dont les riches textures et l'architecture onirique transportent les spectateurs dans un royaume magique de palais, de forêts et de cours enchantées.

✨ Un éclairage qui baigne chaque scène de couleurs chaudes et romantiques : ambre lumineux, argent au clair de lune, teintes or rose.

✨ Et au cœur de tout cela, la partition rayonnante de Tchaïkovski, interprétée en direct par l'Orchestre de l'Opéra d'Australie, qui enveloppe le théâtre d'une musique qui s'élève, danse, murmure et éveille.

Chaque instant est conçu pour immerger totalement le public, non seulement dans une histoire, mais dans un univers. Un univers où règne la beauté, où chaque geste est poésie, où les rêves ne se contentent pas de se dévoiler, mais éclosent sous vos yeux.

✨ Une célébration pour la ville

Sydney vibre d'enthousiasme. Amateurs de ballet, familles, visiteurs et nouveaux venus sont tous attirés par cet événement étincelant. Les places se remplissent à vue d'œil, les conversations dans toute la ville tournent autour de la distribution et des costumes, et l'impatience grandit d'heure en heure.

✨ LA BELLA ADDORMENTATA – SYDNEY 2025 ✨

Un incantesimo di bellezza torna alla Sydney Opera House, dove magia, musica ed eleganza classica si fondono in un unico mondo mozzafiato.

Domani, 20 novembre, la città di Sydney assisterà all'attesissima prima de La Bella Addormentata, la magnifica produzione di David McAllister, tempestata di gioielli, diventata una delle opere più preziose del repertorio dell'Australian Ballet. Non si tratta solo di un balletto; è un sogno d'oro e rosa, un arazzo vivente di tradizione classica, scenografie sontuose e luminosa maestria.

A dirigere la première è la straordinaria Robyn Hendricks, la prima ballerina di origine sudafricana la cui Aurora è stata elogiata per la sua regalità, raffinatezza e profondo calore emotivo. Hendricks porta sul palco un mix unico di serenità, generosità espressiva e tecnica impeccabile che rende la sua Aurora indimenticabile. Domani tornerà sotto i riflettori per guidare il pubblico attraverso il magico viaggio di bellezza, innocenza, incanto e trionfo.

Al suo fianco ci sarà il nobile Callum Linnane nel ruolo del Principe Désiré, un ballerino celebrato per la sua eleganza, la precisione musicale e la radiosa presenza scenica. Insieme formano una delle coppie più ammirate della compagnia, nota per il fraseggio armonioso, la connessione intuitiva e la capacità di elevare la coreografia classica a qualcosa di profondamente umano e profondamente commovente. La loro collaborazione promette una première di qualità eccezionale, una serata in cui ogni passo risplende di arte e intenzione.

✨ Una costellazione di Aurore Stellari e Principi

Dopo la serata inaugurale, Sydney potrà godere di un lusso raro: una costellazione di brillanti Aurore, ognuna delle quali offrirà la propria interpretazione del leggendario ruolo di Petipa. Per tutto novembre e fino a metà dicembre, il pubblico potrà godere della gioia di diversi cast che illumineranno il palcoscenico con le loro sfumature individuali, la loro musicalità e la loro finezza classica.

Tra le numerose coppie illustri che impreziosiscono questa sontuosa produzione ci sono:

🌟 Benedicte Bemet e Chengwu Guo – un duo dinamico famoso per la sua purezza tecnica, la sua abbagliante precisione e la sua elettrizzante presenza scenica.

🌟 Isobelle Dashwood e Davi Ramos – che donano lirismo, calore emotivo e fluida espressività ai momenti più cari del balletto.

🌟 Benedicte Bemet e Callum Linnane – una coppia che fonde chiarezza, fascino e raffinatezza musicale.

🌟 Samara Merrick e Cameron Holmes – due stelle nascenti la cui brillantezza giovanile dona nuova vitalità ai ruoli classici.

🌟 Benedicte Bemet e Brett Chynoweth – che uniscono una tecnica cristallina a un'eleganza principesca.

🌟 Rina Nemoto e Maxim Zenin – un'interpretazione aggraziata e piena di sentimento, ricca di profondità poetica.

🌟 🌟 Jill Ogai e Marcus Morelli: una coppia radiosa che unisce sensibilità e forza drammatica.

🌟 Yuumi Yamada e Brett Chynoweth: celebrati per la loro velocità, precisione e gioiosa espressione musicale.

🌟 E a concludere questa stagione indimenticabile: Mia Heathcote e Marcus Morelli, che porteranno il balletto alla sua ultima rappresentazione il 17 dicembre, offrendo un addio ricco di raffinatezza, grazia e sincera maestria.

Questa moltitudine di cast è un dono raro: un'opportunità per il pubblico di ammirare l'immensa varietà, versatilità e talento dell'Australian Ballet. Ogni Aurora porta la propria grazia, il proprio fraseggio musicale, la propria anima artistica alle leggendarie sfide dell'Adagio della Rosa, alle delicate variazioni sulle fate e al trionfante Grand Pas de Deux.

✨ Una produzione di impareggiabile grandezza

Ciò che rende La Bella Addormentata così straordinaria non sono solo i suoi ballerini, ma l'impareggiabile splendore della produzione stessa. La messa in scena di David McAllister, oggi considerata una delle più grandi interpretazioni moderne del capolavoro di Petipa, è rinomata per la sua imponenza e bellezza:

✨ Oltre 300 costumi meticolosamente realizzati a mano, scintillanti di ricami dorati, dettagli preziosi, seta, tulle e gioielli.

✨ Parrucche squisite, corone delicate e ali di fata che brillano sotto le luci del palcoscenico.

✨ Sontuose scenografie disegnate da Gabriela Tylesova, le cui ricche texture e l'architettura onirica trasportano il pubblico in un regno magico di palazzi, foreste e corti incantate.

✨ Un'illuminazione che immerge ogni scena in colori caldi e romantici: ambra brillante, argento chiaro di luna, tonalità oro rosa.

✨ E al centro di tutto, la radiosa partitura di Čajkovskij, eseguita dal vivo dall'Opera Australia Orchestra, che avvolge l'intero teatro in un suono che si libra, danza, sussurra e risveglia.

Ogni momento è studiato per immergere completamente il pubblico, non solo in una storia, ma in un mondo. Un mondo dove regna la bellezza, dove ogni gesto è poesia, dove i sogni non si dispiegano semplicemente, ma sbocciano davanti ai vostri occhi.

✨ Una celebrazione per la città

Sydney è in fermento. Appassionati di balletto, famiglie, visitatori e nuovi arrivati sono tutti attratti da questo evento scintillante. I posti si riempiono rapidamente, le conversazioni in tutta la città ruotano attorno al cast e ai costumi, e l'attesa cresce con il passare delle ore.

✨ THE SLEEPING BEAUTY – SYDNEY 2025 ✨

A spell of beauty returns to the Sydney Opera House, where magic, music, and classical elegance merge into a single breathtaking world.

Tomorrow, 20 November, the city of Sydney will witness the long-awaited Opening Night of The Sleeping Beauty—David McAllister’s magnificent, jewel-studded production that has become one of the most treasured works in The Australian Ballet’s repertoire. This is not just a ballet; it is a dream of gold and rose, a living tapestry of classical tradition, lavish design, and luminous artistry.

Leading the première is the extraordinary Robyn Hendricks, the South African–born Principal Artist whose Aurora has been praised for its regality, refinement, and deep emotional warmth. Hendricks brings to the stage a unique blend of serenity, expressive generosity, and impeccable technique that makes her Aurora unforgettable. Tomorrow, she steps into the spotlight once again to guide audiences through the magical journey of beauty, innocence, enchantment, and triumph.

At her side will be the noble Callum Linnane as Prince Désiré—a dancer celebrated for his elegance, musical precision, and radiant stage presence. Together they form one of the company’s most admired partnerships, known for their harmonious phrasing, intuitive connection, and ability to elevate classical choreography into something deeply human and profoundly moving. Their partnership promises a première of exceptional quality, a night where every step glows with artistry and intention.

✨ A Constellation of Star Auroras and Princes

Following the Opening Night, Sydney will be treated to a rare luxury: a constellation of brilliant Auroras, each offering her own interpretation of Petipa’s legendary role. Throughout November and into mid-December, audiences will experience the delight of multiple casts illuminating the stage with their individual nuances, musicality, and classical finesse.

Among the many distinguished pairings gracing this lavish production are:

🌟 Benedicte Bemet & Chengwu Guo – a dynamic duo famed for their technical purity, dazzling precision, and electrifying stage presence.

🌟 Isobelle Dashwood & Davi Ramos – bringing lyricism, emotional warmth, and fluid expressiveness to the ballet’s most cherished moments.

🌟 Benedicte Bemet & Callum Linnane – a partnership that blends clarity, charm, and musical refinement.

🌟 Samara Merrick & Cameron Holmes – two rising stars whose youthful brilliance brings fresh vitality to the classic roles.

🌟 Benedicte Bemet & Brett Chynoweth – pairing crystalline technique with princely elegance.

🌟 Rina Nemoto & Maxim Zenin – a graceful, soulful interpretation filled with poetic depth.

🌟 Jill Ogai & Marcus Morelli – a radiant match combining sensitivity with dramatic strength.

🌟 Yuumi Yamada & Brett Chynoweth – celebrated for their speed, precision, and joyful musical expression.

🌟 And concluding this unforgettable season: Mia Heathcote & Marcus Morelli, who will bring the ballet to its final performance on 17 December, offering a farewell filled with refinement, grace, and heartfelt artistry.

This multitude of casts is a rare gift—an opportunity for audiences to witness the immense range, versatility, and talent within The Australian Ballet. Each Aurora brings her own grace, her own musical phrasing, her own artistic soul to the legendary challenges of the Rose Adagio, the delicate fairy variations, and the triumphant Grand Pas de Deux.

✨ A Production of Unparalleled Grandeur

What makes The Sleeping Beauty so extraordinary is not only its dancers but the unmatched splendour of the production itself. David McAllister’s staging, now considered one of the great modern interpretations of Petipa’s masterpiece, is renowned for its scale and beauty:

✨ Over 300 meticulously handcrafted costumes, glowing with gold embroidery, precious details, silk, tulle, and jewels.

✨ Exquisite wigs, delicate crowns, and fairy wings that shimmer in the stage lights.

✨ Sumptuous sets designed by Gabriela Tylesova, whose rich textures and dreamlike architecture transport audiences to a magical kingdom of palaces, forests, and enchanted courts.

✨ Lighting that bathes each scene in warm, romantic colour—glowing amber, moonlit silver, rose-gold hues.

✨ And at the heart of it all, Tchaikovsky’s radiant score, performed live by the Opera Australia Orchestra, enveloping the entire theatre in sound that soars, dances, whispers, and awakens.

Every moment is crafted to immerse the audience fully—not just in a story, but in a world. A world where beauty reigns, where every gesture is poetry, where dreams do not simply unfold but blossom before your eyes.

✨ A Celebration for the City

Sydney is abuzz with excitement. Ballet lovers, families, visitors, and newcomers are all drawn to this glittering event. Seats are filling rapidly, conversations throughout the city revolve around casting and costumes, and anticipation grows with each passing hour.

From the triumph of the Rose Adagio to the ethereal Vision Scene, from the sparkle of the Bluebird pas de deux to the joy of the final wedding celebration, this production offers an evening of escapism, wonder, and artistic excellence.

This season of The Sleeping Beauty is not just a series of performances—

it is a celebration of classical ballet at its most spectacular, a rare chance to witness some of the world’s finest dancers in one of the most breathtaking productions ever created.

✨ Sydney Opera House

✨ 20 November – 17 December 2025

✨ With the Opera Australia Orchestra

A fairytale brought to life. A masterpiece reborn.

Let the magic begin… 🩰🌹✨

✨ DORNRÖSCHEN – SYDNEY 2025 ✨ Ein Zauber der Schönheit kehrt ins Sydney Opera House zurück, wo Magie, Musik und klassische Eleganz zu einer atemberaubenden Welt verschmelzen.

Morgen, am 20. November, erlebt Sydney die lang ersehnte Premiere von Dornröschen – David McAllisters prachtvoller, juwelenbesetzter Inszenierung, die zu den wertvollsten Werken im Repertoire des Australian Ballet zählt. Dies ist nicht nur ein Ballett; es ist ein Traum aus Gold und Rosé, ein lebendiger Teppich aus klassischer Tradition, opulentem Bühnenbild und strahlender Kunstfertigkeit.

Die Premiere wird von der außergewöhnlichen Robyn Hendricks angeführt, der in Südafrika geborenen Ersten Solistin, deren Aurora für ihre Erhabenheit, Eleganz und tiefe emotionale Wärme gefeiert wird. Hendricks bringt eine einzigartige Mischung aus Gelassenheit, ausdrucksstarker Großzügigkeit und makelloser Technik auf die Bühne, die ihre Aurora unvergesslich macht. Morgen tritt sie erneut ins Rampenlicht, um das Publikum auf eine magische Reise voller Schönheit, Unschuld, Zauber und Triumph zu entführen.

An ihrer Seite tanzt der edle Callum Linnane als Prinz Désiré – ein Tänzer, der für seine Eleganz, musikalische Präzision und strahlende Bühnenpräsenz gefeiert wird. Gemeinsam bilden sie eines der meistbewunderten Tanzpaare des Ensembles, bekannt für ihre harmonische Phrasierung, ihre intuitive Verbindung und ihre Fähigkeit, klassische Choreografien zu etwas zutiefst Menschlichem und Bewegendem zu erheben. Ihre Partnerschaft verspricht eine Premiere von außergewöhnlicher Qualität, einen Abend, an dem jeder Schritt von Kunstfertigkeit und Ausdruckskraft durchdrungen ist.

✨ Ein Sternbild aus strahlenden Auroras und Prinzen

Im Anschluss an die Premiere erwartet Sydney ein seltenes Vergnügen: ein Sternbild aus brillanten Auroras, von denen jede Petipas legendäre Rolle auf ihre ganz eigene Weise interpretiert. Von November bis Mitte Dezember können sich die Zuschauer auf ein abwechslungsreiches Programm freuen, bei dem verschiedene Ensembles die Bühne mit ihren individuellen Nuancen, ihrer Musikalität und ihrer klassischen Finesse zum Leuchten bringen.

Zu den vielen herausragenden Paaren, die diese prachtvolle Produktion bereichern, gehören:

🌟 Benedicte Bemet & Chengwu Guo – ein dynamisches Duo, berühmt für seine technische Perfektion, seine brillante Präzision und seine mitreißende Bühnenpräsenz.

🌟 Isobelle Dashwood & Davi Ramos – sie verleihen den schönsten Momenten des Balletts Lyrik, emotionale Wärme und fließende Ausdruckskraft.

🌟 Benedicte Bemet & Callum Linnane – ein Duo, das Klarheit, Charme und musikalische Raffinesse vereint.

🌟 Samara Merrick & Cameron Holmes – zwei aufstrebende Stars, deren jugendliche Brillanz den klassischen Rollen neue Lebendigkeit verleiht.

🌟 Benedicte Bemet & Brett Chynoweth – sie verbinden kristallklare Technik mit prinzlicher Eleganz.

🌟 Rina Nemoto & Maxim Zenin – eine anmutige, gefühlvolle Interpretation voller poetischer Tiefe.

🌟 Jill Ogai & Marcus Morelli – ein strahlendes Paar, das Sensibilität und dramatische Kraft vereint.

🌟 Yuumi Yamada & Brett Chynoweth – gefeiert für ihre Schnelligkeit, Präzision und ihren mitreißenden musikalischen Ausdruck.

🌟 Und zum Abschluss dieser unvergesslichen Saison: Mia Heathcote & Marcus Morelli, die das Ballett am 17. Dezember zu seiner letzten Vorstellung führen und einen Abschied voller Eleganz, Anmut und tief empfundener Kunstfertigkeit bieten.

Diese Vielfalt an Besetzungen ist ein seltenes Geschenk – eine Gelegenheit für das Publikum, die immense Bandbreite, Vielseitigkeit und das Talent des Australian Ballet zu erleben. Jede Aurora bringt ihre eigene Anmut, ihre eigene musikalische Phrasierung, ihre eigene künstlerische Seele in die legendären Herausforderungen des Rosen-Adagios, der zarten Feenvariationen und des triumphalen Grand Pas de Deux ein.

✨ Eine Produktion von unvergleichlicher Pracht

Was Dornröschen so außergewöhnlich macht, sind nicht nur die Tänzer, sondern die unvergleichliche Pracht der Inszenierung selbst. David McAllisters Inszenierung, die heute als eine der bedeutendsten modernen Interpretationen von Petipas Meisterwerk gilt, ist berühmt für ihren Umfang und ihre Schönheit:

✨ Über 300 sorgfältig handgefertigte Kostüme, die mit Goldstickereien, kostbaren Details, Seide, Tüll und Juwelen erstrahlen.

✨ Exquisite Perücken, zarte Kronen und Feenflügel, die im Bühnenlicht schimmern.

✨ Prachtvolle Bühnenbilder von Gabriela Tylesova, deren reiche Texturen und traumhafte Architektur das Publikum in ein magisches Königreich aus Palästen, Wäldern und verzauberten Höfen entführen.

✨ Eine Beleuchtung, die jede Szene in warme, romantische Farben taucht – leuchtendes Bernstein, mondbeschienenes Silber und Roségold.

✨ Im Mittelpunkt steht Tschaikowskys strahlende Partitur, live gespielt vom Orchester der Opera Australia, die das gesamte Theater mit einem Klang erfüllt, der schwebt, tanzt, flüstert und erweckt.

Jeder Moment ist darauf ausgerichtet, das Publikum vollständig in eine Geschichte, eine ganze Welt eintauchen zu lassen. Eine Welt, in der Schönheit herrscht, jede Geste Poesie ist und Träume nicht einfach nur Wirklichkeit werden, sondern vor den Augen der Zuschauer erblühen.

✨ Ein Fest für die Stadt

Sydney ist voller Vorfreude. Ballettliebhaber, Familien, Besucher und Neulinge zieht es zu diesem glanzvollen Ereignis. Die Plätze füllen sich rasant, in der ganzen Stadt drehen sich die Gespräche um die Besetzung und die Kostüme, und die Spannung steigt mit jeder Stunde.

✨ СПЯЩАЯ КРАСАВИЦА – СИДНЕЙ 2025 ✨

Волшебство красоты возвращается в Сиднейский оперный театр, где волшебство, музыка и классическая элегантность сливаются в единый захватывающий мир.

Завтра, 20 ноября, Сидней станет свидетелем долгожданной премьеры «Спящей красавицы» – великолепной, украшенной драгоценными камнями постановки Дэвида Макаллистера, ставшей одним из самых ценных произведений в репертуаре Австралийского балета. Это не просто балет; это мечта о золоте и розах, живой гобелен классических традиций, роскошных декораций и блестящего мастерства.

Ведущий премьеры – выдающаяся Робин Хендрикс, ведущая балерина родом из ЮАР, чья «Аврора» славится своей величественностью, изысканностью и глубокой эмоциональной теплотой. Хендрикс привносит на сцену уникальное сочетание безмятежности, выразительной щедрости и безупречной техники, что делает её «Аврору» незабываемой. Завтра она вновь выйдет в центр внимания, чтобы провести зрителей через волшебное путешествие красоты, невинности, очарования и триумфа.

В роли принца Дезире с ней выступит благородный Каллум Линнан — танцовщик, прославившийся своей элегантностью, музыкальной точностью и ослепительным сценическим присутствием. Вместе они образуют один из самых восхитительных дуэтов компании, известный гармоничной фразировкой, интуитивной связью и способностью превращать классическую хореографию в нечто глубоко человечное и трогательное. Их партнёрство обещает премьеру исключительного уровня, вечер, где каждый шаг сияет мастерством и глубиной.

✨ Созвездие звёздных Авроры и Принцев

После премьеры Сидней удостоится редкой роскоши: созвездия блистательных Авроры, каждая из которых предложит свою собственную интерпретацию легендарной роли Петипа. В течение ноября и до середины декабря зрители смогут насладиться звучанием многочисленных артистов, озаряющих сцену своими уникальными нюансами, музыкальностью и классической утончённостью.

Среди многочисленных выдающихся пар, украшающих эту роскошную постановку:

🌟 Бенедикт Бемет и Чэну Го — динамичный дуэт, известный своей технической чистотой, ослепительной точностью и завораживающей сценической харизмой.

🌟 Изобель Дэшвуд и Дави Рамос — привносящие лиризм, эмоциональную теплоту и пластичную выразительность в самые заветные моменты балета.

🌟 Бенедикт Бемет и Каллум Линнан — дуэт, сочетающий в себе ясность, очарование и музыкальную изысканность.

🌟 Самара Меррик и Кэмерон Холмс – две восходящие звезды, чья юная яркость привносит свежую энергию в классические партии.

🌟 Бенедикт Бемет и Бретт Чайновет – сочетание кристальной техники с благородной элегантностью.

🌟 Рина Немото и Максим Зенин – изящная, проникновенная интерпретация, наполненная поэтической глубиной.

🌟 Джилл Огай и Маркус Морелли – блестящий дуэт, сочетающий чувственность с драматической силой.

🌟 Юми Ямада и Бретт Чайновет – прославились своей скоростью, точностью и радостной музыкальной экспрессией.

🌟 И завершают этот незабываемый сезон: Миа Хиткот и Маркус Морелли, которые проведут балет до последнего представления 17 декабря, подарив прощание, наполненное утонченностью, грацией и проникновенным мастерством.

Такое разнообразие составов – редкий дар, дающий зрителям возможность увидеть невероятный размах, многогранность и талант Австралийского балета. Каждая Аврора привносит свою грацию, свою музыкальную фразировку, свою артистическую душу в легендарные испытания Розового адажио, нежные вариации фей и триумфальное Гран-де-де.

✨ Постановка непревзойденного величия

«Спящую красавицу» делают необыкновенной не только её танцовщики, но и непревзойденное великолепие самого спектакля. Постановка Дэвида Маккалистера, которая сегодня считается одной из величайших современных интерпретаций шедевра Петипа, славится своим размахом и красотой:

✨ Более 300 тщательно изготовленных вручную костюмов, сияющих золотой вышивкой, драгоценными деталями, шёлком, тюлем и драгоценностями.

✨ Изысканные парики, изящные короны и крылья фей, мерцающие в свете сценического света. ✨ Роскошные декорации Габриэлы Тылесовой, чьи богатые фактуры и сказочная архитектура переносят зрителей в волшебное королевство дворцов, лесов и зачарованных дворцов.

✨ Освещение, которое окутывает каждую сцену тёплыми, романтическими красками — сияющим янтарём, лунным серебром, розово-золотыми оттенками.

✨ И в центре всего — лучезарная партитура Чайковского в живом исполнении оркестра Opera Australia, окутывающая весь театр звуком, который парит, танцует, шепчет и пробуждает.

Каждый момент создан для того, чтобы полностью погрузить зрителя — не просто в историю, а в целый мир. Мир, где царит красота, где каждый жест — поэзия, где мечты не просто раскрываются, а расцветают на ваших глазах.

✨ Праздник для города

Сидней кипит от восторга. Любители балета, семьи, гости города и новички — все они тянутся к этому яркому событию. Места быстро заполняются, разговоры по всему городу вращаются вокруг кастинга и костюмов, и ожидание растет с каждым часом.

✨ LA BELLA DURMIENTE – SÍDNEY 2025 ✨ Un hechizo de belleza regresa a la Ópera de Sídney, donde la magia, la música y la elegancia clásica se funden en un mundo deslumbrante.

Mañana, 20 de noviembre, Sídney será testigo del tan esperado estreno de La Bella Durmiente, la magnífica producción de David McAllister, una joya arquitectónica que se ha convertido en una de las obras más preciadas del repertorio del Ballet Australiano. Esto no es solo un ballet; es un sueño de oro y rosas, un tapiz viviente de tradición clásica, diseño suntuoso y arte luminoso.

Encabezando el estreno está la extraordinaria Robyn Hendricks, la Primera Bailarina nacida en Sudáfrica, cuya Aurora ha sido elogiada por su majestuosidad, refinamiento y profunda emotividad. Hendricks aporta al escenario una singular combinación de serenidad, generosidad expresiva y técnica impecable que hace que su Aurora sea inolvidable. Mañana, volverá a brillar bajo los reflectores para guiar al público a través de un viaje mágico de belleza, inocencia, encanto y triunfo.

A su lado estará el noble Callum Linnane como el Príncipe Désiré, un bailarín célebre por su elegancia, precisión musical y radiante presencia escénica. Juntos forman una de las parejas más admiradas de la compañía, reconocidas por su fraseo armonioso, conexión intuitiva y capacidad para elevar la coreografía clásica a una experiencia profundamente humana y conmovedora. Su colaboración promete un estreno de calidad excepcional, una noche donde cada paso resplandece con arte e intención.

✨ Una Constelación de Estrellas Aurora y Príncipes

Tras la Noche de Estreno, Sídney disfrutará de un lujo único: una constelación de brillantes Auroras, cada una ofreciendo su propia interpretación del legendario papel de Petipa. Durante noviembre y hasta mediados de diciembre, el público podrá deleitarse con múltiples elencos que iluminarán el escenario con sus matices individuales, musicalidad y refinamiento clásico.

Entre las numerosas parejas estelares que engalanan esta fastuosa producción se encuentran:

🌟 Benedicte Bemet y Chengwu Guo: un dúo dinámico célebre por su pureza técnica, deslumbrante precisión y electrizante presencia escénica.

🌟 Isobelle Dashwood y Davi Ramos: aportan lirismo, calidez emocional y fluidez expresiva a los momentos más entrañables del ballet.

🌟 Benedicte Bemet y Callum Linnane: una colaboración que fusiona claridad, encanto y refinamiento musical.

🌟 Samara Merrick y Cameron Holmes: dos jóvenes promesas cuyo talento juvenil infunde nueva vitalidad a los papeles clásicos.

🌟 Benedicte Bemet y Brett Chynoweth: combinando una técnica impecable con una elegancia principesca.

🌟 Rina Nemoto y Maxim Zenin: una interpretación grácil y conmovedora, llena de profundidad poética.

🌟 Jill Ogai y Marcus Morelli: una pareja radiante que combina sensibilidad con fuerza dramática.

🌟 Yuumi Yamada y Brett Chynoweth: célebres por su velocidad, precisión y alegre expresión musical.

🌟 Y para cerrar esta temporada inolvidable: Mia Heathcote y Marcus Morelli, quienes ofrecerán la última función del ballet el 17 de diciembre, con una despedida llena de refinamiento, gracia y arte conmovedor.

Este elenco tan diverso es un regalo excepcional: una oportunidad para que el público sea testigo de la inmensa variedad, versatilidad y talento del Ballet Australiano. Cada Aurora aporta su propia gracia, su propio fraseo musical y su propia alma artística a los legendarios desafíos del Adagio de la Rosa, las delicadas variaciones de las hadas y el triunfal Grand Pas de Deux.

✨ Una producción de grandeza sin igual

Lo que hace que La Bella Durmiente sea tan extraordinaria no son solo sus bailarines, sino el esplendor incomparable de la producción en sí. La puesta en escena de David McAllister, considerada hoy una de las grandes interpretaciones modernas de la obra maestra de Petipa, es famosa por su magnitud y belleza:

✨ Más de 300 trajes meticulosamente elaborados a mano, resplandecientes con bordados dorados, detalles preciosos, seda, tul y joyas.

✨ Pelucas exquisitas, delicadas coronas y alas de hada que brillan bajo las luces del escenario.

✨ Escenografía suntuosa diseñada por Gabriela Tylesova, cuyas ricas texturas y arquitectura onírica transportan al público a un reino mágico de palacios, bosques y cortes encantadas.

✨ Iluminación que baña cada escena con colores cálidos y románticos: ámbar brillante, plata a la luz de la luna y tonos oro rosa.

✨ Y en el centro de todo, la radiante partitura de Chaikovski, interpretada en vivo por la Orquesta de la Ópera de Australia, que envuelve todo el teatro en un sonido que se eleva, danza, susurra y despierta.

Cada instante está diseñado para sumergir al público por completo, no solo en una historia, sino en un mundo. Un mundo donde reina la belleza, donde cada gesto es poesía, donde los sueños no solo se despliegan, sino que florecen ante tus ojos.

✨ Una celebración para la ciudad

Sídney vibra de emoción. Amantes del ballet, familias, visitantes y recién llegados se sienten atraídos por este deslumbrante evento. Las entradas se agotan rápidamente, las conversaciones en toda la ciudad giran en torno al reparto y el vestuario, y la expectación crece con cada hora que pasa.

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Saint Petersburg - The Nutcracker - Dec 2025

When December arrives, 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 . 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 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.

13 December — The Day of the Prima Ballerina Assoluta

An anticipated date for connoisseurs of ballet.

12:00 — The 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Friday, November 28, 2025

Moscow - Swan Lake - 1st december 2025

On December 1st, the Bolshoi Theatre will once again become a sanctuary of beauty, passion, and enchantment as it presents one of the most beloved ballets in history: Swan Lake by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Here, in the gilded splendor of Moscow’s most famous theatre, the audience will be transported to a world where swans glide under moonlight, love blooms and falters, and music tells the story with a depth of emotion that only Tchaikovsky could achieve.

The evening’s music will be performed by the Bolshoi Orchestra, under the masterful direction of Pavel Sorokin, whose interpretation promises to bring every nuance of Tchaikovsky’s score to life. From the first haunting notes of the Swan Theme to the final, heart-rending chords of the finale, the orchestra will illuminate the ballet’s emotional spectrum, accompanying the dancers with precision, lyricism, and breathtaking beauty.

At the heart of this magical evening will be Yulia Stepanova, one of the world’s finest ballerinas, performing the dual role of Odette and Odile. Her performance promises to be a revelation: as Odette, she embodies ethereal delicacy, fragile beauty, and a sense of melancholy that draws the audience into her enchanted world; as Odile, she is fiery, seductive, and commanding, transforming the stage with every sharp gesture, every dazzling pirouette, every flash of the 32 fouettés that will leave the audience breathless. Opposite her, Artemy Belyakov brings princely grace, technical mastery, and an innate sensitivity to the role of Prince Siegfried, creating a partnership alive with chemistry, tenderness, and drama.

Yet the magic of Swan Lake extends far beyond its leads. The ballet’s famous national dances offer color, vitality, and joy, and this production features a cast of extraordinary soloists. The Spanish Dance, fiery and brilliant, will be performed by the rising star Anastasia Smirnova, whose every step radiates passion, precision, and stage charisma. The audience will be enchanted by her energy and artistry as she brings the dance to life with elegance and sparkle. The Neapolitan Dance, the Polish Dance, and the Hungarian Dance will similarly shine, performed by remarkable artists including Olga Marchenkova, Daria Evdokimova, and Ana Turazashvili, each infusing their characters with vitality, humor, and grace.

The supporting cast further enriches the performance. Egor Gerashchenko, as the Evil Genius, embodies menace with poise and dark elegance. Alexander Fadeyechev, as the Tutor, brings intelligence and charm, while Ratmir Dzhumaliev, as the Fool, infuses the stage with humor and lightness. The Prince’s friends, portrayed by Daria Khokhlova and Elizaveta Krutelyova, provide warmth and elegance, rounding out a company of dancers whose artistry transforms every scene into a living tableau.

Act I: The Palace and the Prince

The ballet opens in the ceremonial grandeur of the royal palace. The audience is immediately drawn into a world of opulence, glittering chandeliers, and formal courtly rituals. Tchaikovsky’s score, bold yet lyrical, sets the stage for the drama to come. Here, Prince Siegfried is introduced, caught between duty and the longing for love. Yulia Stepanova’s Odette is glimpsed in a dreamlike vision of purity and vulnerability, a foreshadowing of the lake that will later become her prison and sanctuary.

The first act introduces us to the secondary characters with warmth and charm: the Tutor, the Fool, the Prince’s friends, and the minor court figures. Their presence adds levity and life to the ceremony, creating a contrast with the drama and tension that will unfold later. The seeds of the story are sown as the Prince begins to yearn for something beyond the palace walls—a love both mysterious and inevitable.

Act II: The Enchanted Lake

Act II transports the audience to the mystical realm of the swans. Tchaikovsky’s music here is transcendent: strings shimmer like moonlight on water, winds and woodwinds evoke a gentle breeze, and the leitmotif of the Swan conveys both sorrow and hope. The corps de ballet glides across the stage with uncanny precision, forming perfect patterns that echo the themes of magic, transformation, and yearning.

Odette’s appearance is a moment of pure enchantment. Yulia Stepanova embodies the White Swan with an almost supernatural grace: every port de bras, every arabesque, every delicate turn communicates her character’s fragility and longing. The Prince’s first encounter with Odette is a moment of profound poetry, a pas de deux in which the music and dance fuse to tell a story beyond words. This duet is tender and intimate, yet charged with emotion, as Tchaikovsky’s melodies weave seamlessly through the movements, underscoring love’s inevitability and beauty.

Act III: The Ball and the National Dances

Act III returns to the palace, where the grandeur of the court contrasts sharply with the purity of the lake. Here, Tchaikovsky’s score reaches dazzling heights: the ballroom is filled with sparkling waltzes, ceremonious fanfares, and an undercurrent of tension as the Prince prepares to choose a bride.

The character dances shine in this act, offering both spectacle and artistry. The Spanish Dance, performed by Anastasia Smirnova, burns with passion and elegance, captivating every eye in the house. Olga Marchenkova, Daria Evdokimova, and Ana Turazashvili bring their own brilliance to the Polish, Neapolitan, and Hungarian dances, each embodying their national character with charm, humor, and precision. These moments of color and joy contrast with the drama of the central narrative, highlighting Tchaikovsky’s genius for balance and contrast in his music.

Meanwhile, the arrival of Odile—the Black Swan—introduces a new tension. Yulia Stepanova’s Odile is magnetic and commanding, every movement a masterclass in virtuosity and drama. The deception of the Prince reaches its emotional apex here, and the music heightens the stakes with orchestral brilliance, propelling the audience through a storm of desire, confusion, and inevitable heartbreak.

, premier ballet de Tchaïkovski, a été commandé par le Théâtre Bolchoï. Sa première mondiale a eu lieu le 20 février 1877 (ancien style), dans une mise en scène de . En 1880, Joseph Hansen tenta une nouvelle mise en scène.

Le ballet connut véritablement sa consécration à Saint-Pétersbourg, peu après la disparition prématurée de Tchaïkovski. Le 17 février 1894, lors d'une représentation commémorative en l'honneur de Piotr Ivanovski, le deuxième acte fut donné, avec une chorégraphie de Lev Ivanov.

Première représentation : 2 mars 2001

Présenté avec : Un entracte

Livret : Youri Grigorovitch, d'après un scénario de Vladimir Begichev et Vassili Geltser

Chorégraphie : Marius Petipa, Lev Ivanov, Alexandre Gorski (scènes)

Chorégraphe (production actuelle) : Youri Grigorovitch

Décors et costumes : Simon Virsaladze

Direction musicale :

Lumières : Mikhaïl Sokolov

J'ai vu Le Lac des cygnes au Bolchoï d'innombrables fois. Mes préférés ont toujours été Svetlana Zakharova et Denis Rodkin, mais ce nouveau duo saura également ravir le public. La jeune et talentueuse Anna Nikulina a récemment connu un grand succès, et je fonde de grands espoirs sur Anastasia Smirnova, étoile montante qui a interprété son rôle de façon spectaculaire ; j’espère la revoir dans le rôle d’Odette-Odile.

Yulia Stepanova m’avait déjà impressionnée dans Raymonda et elle est fabuleuse dans tous les ballets. Ce spectacle promet d’être sensationnel. Mon pas de deux préféré est Le Cygne noir, et plus particulièrement les 32 fouettés de la première ballerine, qui ne manqueront pas d’enchanter le public.

Distribution :

Le Génie du Mal : Egor Gerashchenko

Le Précepteur : Alexander Fadeyechev

Le Fou : Ratmir Dzhumaliev

Les Amies du Prince : Daria Khokhlova, Elizaveta Krutelyova

Maître de Cérémonie : Kamil Yangurazov

La Mariée Hongroise : Ana Turazashvili

La Mariée Russe : Polina Afanasieva

La Mariée Espagnole : Anastasia Smirnova

La Mariée Napolitaine : Daria Evdokimova

La Mariée Polonaise : Olga Marchenkova

Pavel Sorokin, le prestigieux directeur de l'Orchestre du Bolchoï, offrira une interprétation de la partition de Tchaïkovski unique au monde.

Ce ballet fut la première commande de Tchaïkovski. Son accueil initial fut mitigé, le véritable succès venant des années plus tard avec la nouvelle chorégraphie, bien que la musique fût déjà brillante.

Le Lac des cygnes (en russe : Лебеди́ное о́зеро, Lebedínoje ózero), op. 20, a été composé par Piotr Ilitch Tchaïkovski entre 1875 et 1876. La première a eu lieu au Théâtre Bolchoï de Moscou le 4 mars 1877 (20 février, ancien style), avec une chorégraphie de Julius Reisinger. Ce ballet, initialement conçu en deux actes, s'inspire de contes populaires russes et allemands et raconte l'histoire de la princesse Odette, transformée en cygne par le sorcier Von Rothbart.

Avant de composer Le Lac des cygnes, Tchaïkovski a étudié les œuvres de spécialistes du ballet tels que Cesare Pugni et Ludwig Minkus, et admirait des compositeurs comme Léo Delibes, Adolphe Adam et, plus tard, Riccardo Drigo. Il réutilisa également des éléments de ses œuvres antérieures, notamment un petit ballet de 1871, Le Lac des cygnes, qui contenait déjà le célèbre Thème du cygne.

La première mondiale à Moscou fut mal accueillie, les critiques jugeant la partition trop complexe, « trop bruyante, trop wagnérienne et trop symphonique ». Ce n'est qu'avec la reprise à Saint-Pétersbourg par Marius Petipa et Lev Ivanov – après la mort de Tchaïkovski – que Le Lac des cygnes devint un chef-d'œuvre intemporel. Pierina Legnani accéda à la célébrité grâce à son interprétation d'Odette dans cette version de référence. La plupart des productions actuelles sont basées sur la révision de la partition originale par Riccardo Drigo.

Il existe d'innombrables enregistrements vidéo, mais ma préférée reste la production du Bolchoï de 1989 avec Algis Zhuraitis, Yuri Vasyuchenko et Alla Mikhalchenko dans le rôle d'Odette-Odile – une performance sensationnelle. Yulia Stepanova promet de donner vie à l'Odette du XXIe siècle.

Le 1 décembre, nous pourrons assister à une magnifique soirée de ballet et de mélodies de Tchaïkovski dans le plus magnifique théâtre de Russie : le Bolchoï.

On December 1st, there will be an extraordinary performance of Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky, the marvelous Russian composer. His divine music will resonate from the orchestra pit, performed by the sensational Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra. The star of the evening will be the superlative Yulia Stepanova, one of the world’s finest ballerinas. With her poise, delicacy, beauty, and stage presence, she is the ideal Odette-Odile.

The Prince will be portrayed by the superb Artemy Belyakov. This pairing promises a magical first-act encounter between Odette and the Prince, full of sparks and chemistry—a truly fabulous couple. Tchaikovsky’s divine music will perfectly accompany this exquisite choreography.

About the Performance:

Swan Lake, Tchaikovsky’s first ballet, was commissioned by the Bolshoi Theatre. Its world premiere took place on February 20, 1877 (Old Style) in a staging by Julius Wenzel Reisinger. In 1880, a new attempt at staging was made by Joseph Hansen.

The ballet truly found its lasting life on stage in St. Petersburg, shortly after Tchaikovsky’s untimely death. On February 17, 1894, as part of a memorial production in memory of P.I. Tchaikovsky, the second act was performed with choreography by Lev Ivanov.

Premiered: March 2, 2001

Presented with: One interval

Libretto: Yuri Grigorovich, after a scenario by Vladimir Begichev and Vasily Geltser

Choreography: Marius Petipa, Lev Ivanov, Alexander Gorsky (scenes)

Choreographer (current production): Yuri Grigorovich

Set & Costume Designer: Simon Virsaladze

Music Director: Pavel Sorokin

Lighting Designer: Mikhail Sokolov

I have seen Swan Lake at the Bolshoi countless times. My favorites have been Svetlana Zakharova and Denis Rodkin, but this new pair will also delight audiences. The star Anna Nikulina recently had a great success, and I have high hopes for Anastasia Smirnova, a rising star who has performed her role spectacularly; hopefully, we will see her as Odette-Odile in the future.

Yulia Stepanova has impressed me before in Raymonda and is fabulous in any ballet. This performance promises to be sensational. My favorite pas de deux is the , especially the 32 fouettés by the principal ballerina, which will surely enchant the audience.

Supporting Cast:

The Evil Genius: Egor Gerashchenko
The Tutor: Alexander Fadeyechev
The Fool: Ratmir Dzhumaliev
Friends to the Prince: Daria Khokhlova, Elizaveta Krutelyova
Master of Ceremonies: Kamil Yangurazov
Hungarian Bride: Ana Turazashvili
Russian Bride: Polina Afanasieva
Spanish Bride: Anastasia Smirnova
Neapolitan Bride: Daria Evdokimova
Polish Bride: Olga Marchenkova

Pavel Sorokin, the prestigious director of the Bolshoi Orchestra, will provide a reading of Tchaikovsky’s score unlike any other orchestra in the world can offer.

The ballet was Tchaikovsky’s first commission. Its initial reception was lukewarm, with the true success coming years later in the new choreography, though the music was already brilliant.

Swan Lake (Russian: Лебеди́ное о́зеро, Lebedínoje ózero), Op. 20, was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky between 1875 and 1876. The original production premiered at the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow, on March 4, 1877 (February 20, Old Style), with choreography by Julius Reisinger. The ballet, initially conceived in two acts, is based on Russian and German folk tales and tells the story of Princess Odette, who is transformed into a swan by the sorcerer Von Rothbart.

Tchaikovsky, before composing Swan Lake, studied the works of ballet specialists like Cesare Pugni and Ludwig Minkus, and admired composers such as Léo Delibes, Adolphe Adam, and later Riccardo Drigo. He also reused material from his earlier works, including a small 1871 ballet, The Lake of the Swans, which already contained the famous Swan Theme.

The world premiere in Moscow was poorly received, with critics finding the score overly complex, "too noisy, too Wagnerian, and too symphonic." It wasn’t until the St. Petersburg revival by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov—after Tchaikovsky’s death—that Swan Lake became a timeless masterpiece. Pierina Legnani became famous as Odette in this definitive version. Most productions today are based on Riccardo Drigo’s revision of the original score.

There are countless video recordings, but my favorite remains the 1989 Bolshoi production with Algis Zhuraitis, Yuri Vasyuchenko, and Alla Mikhalchenko as Odette-Odile—a sensational performance. Yulia Stepanova promises to bring the Odette of the 21st century to life.

On December 1st, the Bolshoi Theatre will once again open its gilded doors to one of the most enchanting tales ever told through dance: Swan Lake by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the composer whose music has the power to touch the soul, stir the heart, and transport the mind to a realm where swans glide under moonlit skies and love unfolds in its most tragic and transcendent form. On this extraordinary evening, the Bolshoi Orchestra, under the direction of the esteemed Pavel Sorokin, will breathe life into Tchaikovsky’s score, capturing every shimmering nuance, every tender adagio, every soaring melody that has enthralled audiences for nearly a century and a half.

The principal role of Odette-Odile will be performed by the luminous Yulia Stepanova, whose artistry embodies elegance, lyricism, and a rare stage magnetism. As the White Swan, she will embody fragile beauty, innocence, and longing; as the Black Swan, she will seduce with fire, precision, and unflinching technical brilliance. Her presence is commanding yet tender, every movement imbued with the poetry of Tchaikovsky’s music, every gaze conveying a universe of feeling. Opposite her, Artemy Belyakov brings the perfect balance of princely strength and tender vulnerability. Together, they form a pair whose encounters are charged with an almost palpable electricity: a first-act pas de deux that promises to be unforgettable, a meeting of hearts rendered in movement and melody.

Yet the magic of this production extends far beyond its leads. The national dances, which sparkle like gems within the tapestry of the ballet, will be rendered with extraordinary charm and precision. The Spanish Dance, fiery and brilliant, will be brought to life by the rising star Anastasia Smirnova, whose every gesture radiates passion and charisma. She is a dancer whose technique is matched only by her stage presence, and the Spanish Dance becomes, in her hands, a moment of pure exhilaration, thrilling the audience with energy and elegance. The Neapolitan Dance, the Polish Dance, and the Hungarian Dance will similarly shine under the artistry of dancers such as Olga Marchenkova, Daria Evdokimova, and Ana Turazashvili, each embodying the distinct character, color, and rhythm of their roles.

Tchaikovsky’s genius lies not only in his melodic richness but also in his ability to translate narrative into music that dances itself. Composed between 1875 and 1876, Swan Lake was the first of his ballets, a score that initially met with uncertainty but soon proved timeless. The Moscow premiere in 1877 received a mixed reception, but with the St. Petersburg revival in 1894, staged by Lev Ivanov and Marius Petipa, it ascended to its rightful place among the masterpieces of ballet. From Pierina Legnani’s historic Odette to the generations of dancers that have followed, the ballet has been a canvas for human emotion, told through bodies in motion, guided by music of unparalleled lyricism.

The supporting cast of this performance adds depth, color, and humor to the evening. Egor Gerashchenko, as the sinister Evil Genius, will embody menace with elegance, while Alexander Fadeyechev, as the Tutor, brings refinement and wit. Ratmir Dzhumaliev, as the Fool, will charm with playful comic timing, and the Prince’s companions, Daria Khokhlova and Elizaveta Krutelyova, will complement the drama and grace of the central story with warmth and vitality. Every performer, from the principal dancers to the corps de ballet, contributes to the tapestry of Tchaikovsky’s world, transforming the stage into a living painting of beauty, intrigue, and emotion.

Each scene in Swan Lake is a study in contrasts: the serene, dreamlike world of the lake; the opulent, ceremonial grandeur of the ballroom; the vibrant and playful character dances; and the darkness of Von Rothbart’s spellbinding influence. The music mirrors these contrasts: shimmering strings evoke the gentle glide of swans; bold brass and timpani underscore the drama and danger; and the adagio duets speak of love and longing with a purity unmatched in any other medium. The 32 fouettés of the Black Swan, executed with precision and elegance, promise a moment of sheer exhilaration, leaving the audience breathless in admiration.

And above all, there is Tchaikovsky himself, whose melodies and harmonies illuminate the emotional landscape of every dancer, every gesture, and every dramatic turn. On this December evening, the Bolshoi Theatre—its gilded balconies and velvet seats filled with anticipation—will become a sanctuary of music, movement, and passion. Audiences will be transported to the moonlit lakes of fantasy, to the courts of princes, and to the very heart of human longing and beauty.

This Swan Lake is more than a ballet: it is a celebration of art in its most sublime form. It is a union of music and movement, of dancers and orchestra, of past and present, of magic and reality. With Yulia Stepanova and Artemy Belyakov leading a cast of extraordinary artists, including the brilliant Anastasia Smirnova, the elegant Olga Marchenkova, and the entire ensemble, it promises to be an evening of unforgettable beauty—an evening where Tchaikovsky’s genius and the Bolshoi’s artistry meet in perfect harmony. On December 1st, the world of Swan Lake will come alive once more, radiant, tragic, passionate, and utterly timeless.

Yet the magic of Swan Lake extends far beyond its leads. The ballet’s famous national dances offer color, vitality, and joy, and this production features a cast of extraordinary soloists. The Spanish Dance, fiery and brilliant, will be performed by the rising star Anastasia Smirnova, whose every step radiates passion, precision, and stage charisma. The audience will be enchanted by her energy and artistry as she brings the dance to life with elegance and sparkle. The Neapolitan Dance, the Polish Dance, and the Hungarian Dance will similarly shine, performed by remarkable artists including Olga Marchenkova, Daria Evdokimova, and Ana Turazashvili, each infusing their characters with vitality, humor, and grace.

Act I: The Palace and the Prince

Act II: The Enchanted Lake

Act III: The Ball and the National Dances

Act IV: The Tragic and Transcendent Finale

The final act returns to the moonlit lake, where fate, magic, and love converge. Tchaikovsky’s score achieves its most sublime heights: the strings soar, the woodwinds whisper, and the entire orchestra creates a tapestry of emotion that perfectly mirrors the tragedy unfolding on stage.

Odette and the Prince confront their fate. Every lift, every turn, every gesture by Yulia Stepanova and Artemy Belyakov communicates a story that words cannot contain: love, sacrifice, and redemption intertwined. The corps de ballet of swans encircles them, ethereal and mournful, a visual echo of Tchaikovsky’s haunting melodies. The Evil Genius’s defeat, the resolution of the spell, and the ultimate union of the lovers bring the ballet to a heart-wrenching yet transcendent conclusion.

A Celebration of Tchaikovsky and the Bolshoi

This Swan Lake is more than a performance; it is a celebration of Tchaikovsky’s genius and the artistry of the Bolshoi. From the glimmering ceremonial grandeur of Act I to the enchanted lake of Act II, from the joyous character dances of Act III to the climactic finale of Act IV, every moment is infused with music, emotion, and poetry. The principal dancers, Yulia Stepanova and Artemy Belyakov, lead a cast of extraordinary talent, including Anastasia Smirnova, Olga Marchenkova, Daria Evdokimova, and the entire ensemble, who bring life, nuance, and magic to every scene.

On this December evening, the Bolshoi Theatre will become a realm of beauty, where swans glide, love triumphs and falters, and Tchaikovsky’s melodies soar like moonlight across a still lake. Audiences will leave enchanted, carried away by the music, the dance, and the timeless power of this extraordinary masterpiece—a performance that promises to linger in memory long after the final curtain falls.

Le Lac des cygnes au Théâtre Bolchoï

Un voyage au cœur du chef-d'œuvre intemporel de Tchaïkovski

Le 1er décembre, le Théâtre Bolchoï ouvre ses portes dorées pour une soirée d'une beauté sublime et d'une magie éternelle avec la présentation du Lac des cygnes, chef-d'œuvre de Piotr Ilitch Tchaïkovski, dont la musique, telle un clair de lune sur une eau calme, porte en elle les joies, les peines et les passions du cœur humain.

L'orchestre, sous la direction inspirée de Pavel Sorokine, illuminera chaque nuance de la partition de Tchaïkovski. Les cordes scintillent comme des reflets argentés sur un lac ; les vents murmurent les secrets des forêts enchantées ; les timbales et les cuivres proclament l'amour, le danger et le destin. La musique n'est pas un simple accompagnement : elle est un personnage vivant, modelant et reflétant chaque émotion, chaque mouvement, chaque saut sur scène.

Acte I – Le Palais : Devoir, Désir et Premiers Émois Amoureux

Le ballet s'ouvre dans le palais opulent du prince Siegfried. Les lustres scintillent, les tapisseries brillent, et la cour se meut avec une grâce mesurée au rythme cérémoniel de la musique de Tchaïkovski. C'est un monde d'un ordre éclatant, et pourtant, sous les apparences, le cœur du Prince aspire à quelque chose au-delà des murs du palais : un amour qui touchera son âme.

Odette, aperçue dans une vision onirique, apparaît pour la première fois comme une princesse cygne pâle et fragile. Sa présence est délicate, fugace et empreinte de mélancolie, une promesse subtile du royaume enchanté qui l'attend. Yulia Stepanova donne vie à Odette avec un lyrisme tendre, chacun de ses mouvements étant un murmure de vulnérabilité, un soupir de désir.

Les personnages secondaires ajoutent du charme et du contraste au drame : Alexander Fadeyechev, dans le rôle du Précepteur, exhale raffinement et douce sagesse ; Ratmir Dzhumaliev, dans celui du Fou, apporte une légèreté espiègle ; Daria Khokhlova et Elizaveta Krutelyova, dans les rôles des amies du Prince, rayonnent de chaleur et de grâce. Leurs danses et leurs échanges emplissent le palais de vie et préparent le terrain pour la magie qui se déploie dans l'histoire.

Acte II – Le Lac Enchanté : Magie, Chagrin et La Complainte du Cygne

La scène se déplace vers le lac éclairé par la lune, où enchantement et mélancolie s'entremêlent. Ici, le corps de ballet glisse en parfaite harmonie, créant des motifs qui reflètent les douces ondulations de l'eau. La musique de Tchaïkovski s'élève d'une beauté éthérée, chaque note étant le reflet du chagrin et de l'espoir d'Odette.

Odette émerge de l'eau telle une vision de pureté et de grâce. Yulia Stepanova l'incarne avec une élégance fragile qui coupe le souffle au public. Ses bras, comme des ailes, s'étendent et se replient avec la fluidité de l'eau ; ses yeux expriment un amour qui ne peut encore être pleinement réalisé.

Le Prince s'approche, et leur pas de deux est un dialogue des cœurs. Chaque porté, chaque tour enlacé, chaque regard raconte une histoire indicible – une rencontre d'âmes réunies par le destin. Les mélodies de Tchaïkovski semblent épouser leurs corps, modelant leurs mouvements et intensifiant chaque émotion. Le public est transporté dans un monde où l'amour, la magie et le chagrin coexistent en parfaite harmonie.

Acte III – Le bal et les danses nationales : Splendeur, passion et intrigue

Le palais réapparaît dans toute sa splendeur cérémonielle, illuminé de robes étincelantes, de bijoux scintillants et bercé par les rythmes majestueux de la valse. Pourtant, sous la beauté du bal se cache une tension palpable : le Prince doit choisir une épouse, et l'ombre du mensonge plane.

La Danse espagnole, interprétée par Anastasia Smirnova, est une explosion de fougue et de vitalité. Ses mouvements sont une cascade d'élégance et de passion, chaque pas rayonnant d'énergie, chaque fioriture captivant le regard. Elle incarne à la perfection l'esprit fougueux de la danse, subjuguant le public par sa virtuosité et son charisme.

Les danses polonaise, napolitaine et hongroise, interprétées avec brio par Olga Marchenkova, Daria Evdokimova et Ana Turazashvili, offrent des moments de joie, d'humour et de richesse culturelle. Chaque danseuse incarne l'âme de sa nation avec précision, style et charme. Ces danses contrastent magnifiquement avec la tension du choix imminent du Prince et l'arrivée du Cygne Noir.

Odile, le Cygne Noir, surgit comme un éclair, irradiant de magnétisme et de danger. Yulia Stepanova se métamorphose en Odile avec une puissance et une élégance qui captivent le public. Sa maîtrise technique, notamment ses 32 fouettés, est éblouissante, tandis que chacun de ses gestes exprime séduction, ruse et autorité. La tromperie du Prince atteint son paroxysme émotionnel, et la musique reflète la tension, tissant drame et envoûtement à chaque note.

Acte IV – Le Lac au clair de lune : Tragédie, Rédemption et Transcendance

L’acte final nous ramène au lac enchanté, où le destin, l’amour et la magie se mêlent. La partition de Tchaïkovski atteint des sommets de sublime : les cordes s’élèvent, les bois murmurent et l’orchestre gonfle d’un mélange poignant de beauté et de mélancolie.

Odette et le Prince font face à l’ultime confrontation avec le Génie du Mal. Chaque mouvement, chaque rotation, chaque geste porte en lui une émotion indicible. Yulia Stepanova et Artemy Belyakov insufflent à la scène une profondeur et une intensité remarquables.

Swan Lake at the Bolshoi Theatre

A Journey Through Tchaikovsky’s Timeless Masterpiece

On December 1st, the Bolshoi Theatre opens its golden doors to a night of sublime beauty and eternal magic as it presents Swan Lake, the masterpiece of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, whose music flows like moonlight across still waters, carrying with it the joys, sorrows, and passions of the human heart.

The orchestra, under the inspired direction of Pavel Sorokin, will illuminate every nuance of Tchaikovsky’s score. Strings shimmer like silvered ripples on a lake; winds whisper the secrets of enchanted forests; timpani and brass proclaim love, danger, and destiny. The music is not accompaniment—it is a living character, shaping and mirroring every emotion, every turn, and every leap on stage.

Act I – The Palace: Duty, Desire, and the First Glimpses of Love

The ballet opens in the opulent palace of Prince Siegfried. Chandeliers glisten, tapestries glow, and the court moves with measured grace to the ceremonial rhythms of Tchaikovsky’s music. It is a world of glittering order, yet beneath the formalities, the Prince’s heart longs for something beyond the walls of the palace: a love that will touch his soul.

Odette, glimpsed in a dreamlike vision, appears for the first time as a pale, fragile swan princess. Her presence is delicate, fleeting, and filled with melancholy, a subtle promise of the enchanted realm that awaits. Yulia Stepanova brings Odette to life with tender lyricism, her every movement a whisper of vulnerability, a sigh of longing.

The secondary characters add charm and contrast to the drama: Alexander Fadeyechev as the Tutor exudes refinement and gentle wisdom; Ratmir Dzhumaliev as the Fool brings playful levity; Daria Khokhlova and Elizaveta Krutelyova, as the Prince’s friends, radiate warmth and grace. Their dances and interactions fill the palace with life and set the stage for the story’s unfolding magic.

Act II – The Enchanted Lake: Magic, Sorrow, and the Swan’s Lament

The scene shifts to the moonlit lake, where enchantment and melancholy intertwine. Here, the corps de ballet glides in perfect harmony, creating patterns that mirror the gentle ripples of water. Tchaikovsky’s music swells with ethereal beauty, each note a reflection of Odette’s sorrow and hope.

Odette rises from the water like a vision of purity and grace. Yulia Stepanova embodies her with a fragile elegance that makes the audience hold its breath. Her arms, like wings, stretch and fold with the fluidity of water; her eyes speak of a love that cannot yet be fully realized.

The Prince approaches, and their pas de deux is a conversation of hearts. Each lift, each entwined turn, each gaze tells a story beyond words—a meeting of souls drawn together by fate. Tchaikovsky’s melodies seem to bend around their bodies, shaping their motion, heightening every emotion. The audience is transported to a world where love, magic, and sorrow coexist in perfect harmony.

Act III – The Ballroom and National Dances: Splendor, Passion, and Intrigue

The palace returns in all its ceremonial splendor, filled with sparkling gowns, glittering jewels, and the stately rhythms of the waltz. Yet beneath the beauty of the ballroom lies tension: the Prince must choose a bride, and the shadow of deception looms.

The Spanish Dance, performed by Anastasia Smirnova, erupts with fire and vitality. Her movements are a cascade of elegance and passion, every step radiating energy, every flourish captivating the eye. She is the embodiment of the dance’s fiery spirit, thrilling the audience with virtuosity and charisma.

The Polish Dance, the Neapolitan Dance, and the Hungarian Dance, brought to life by Olga Marchenkova, Daria Evdokimova, and Ana Turazashvili, provide moments of joy, humor, and cultural richness. Each dancer embodies the character of her nation with precision, style, and charm. These dances contrast beautifully with the tension of the Prince’s impending choice and the arrival of the Black Swan.

Odile, the Black Swan, enters like a flash of night, radiating magnetism and danger. Yulia Stepanova transforms into Odile with a power and elegance that command the stage. Her technical mastery, particularly the 32 fouettés, dazzles, while her every gesture communicates seduction, cunning, and authority. The deception of the Prince reaches its emotional climax, and the music mirrors the tension, weaving drama and allure into every note.

Act IV – The Moonlit Lake: Tragedy, Redemption, and Transcendence

The final act returns to the enchanted lake, where fate, love, and magic converge. Tchaikovsky’s score achieves its most sublime heights: strings soar, woodwinds whisper, and the orchestra swells with a poignant blend of beauty and sorrow.

Odette and the Prince face the final confrontation with the Evil Genius. Every lift, every turn, every extension of the arm carries emotion that words cannot capture. Yulia Stepanova and Artemy Belyakov bring a sense of both inevitability and hope, their pas de deux culminating in a tragic yet transcendent resolution. The swan corps, a shimmering constellation of white wings, encircle them in mournful beauty, reflecting both sorrow and release.

With the spell broken and love’s purity affirmed, the stage seems to breathe with relief and wonder. Tchaikovsky’s melodies linger long after the final bow, echoing in the hearts of the audience as they rise to their feet, carried away by the memory of swans gliding beneath the moon, of love and sacrifice, and of the human capacity for beauty and passion.

A Celebration of Art, Music, and the Bolshoi

This production of Swan Lake is not merely a performance—it is a living, breathing testament to Tchaikovsky’s genius and the artistry of the Bolshoi Ballet. Every dancer, from the principals to the corps de ballet, contributes to a tapestry of motion, color, and emotion. Yulia Stepanova and Artemy Belyakov lead with brilliance; Anastasia Smirnova ignites the Spanish Dance; Olga Marchenkova, Daria Evdokimova, and Ana Turazashvili bring cultural richness and elegance. Each scene, each pas de deux, each ensemble sequence, becomes a poem in movement, a testament to the marriage of music, dance, and storytelling.

On this December evening, the Bolshoi Theatre will become a place where magic is real, where swans and princes live on stage, and where Tchaikovsky’s music carries the audience through joy, sorrow, love, and transcendence. It is an experience that will linger in memory, a night of artistry so profound that it becomes part of the soul itself.