Music | Pyotr Tchaikovsky |
Libretto | Vladimir Begichev and Vasily Geltser |
Choreography | Vladimir Burmeister |
Conductor |
Vladimir Basiladze
Vyacheslav Volich
Anton Grishanin
Roman Kaloshin
Felix Korobov
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Set Designer | Vladimir Arefiev |
Costume Designer | Vladimir Arefiev |
Lighting Designer | Ildar Bederdinov |
(choreography by Julius Reisinger): February 20, 1877
Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow
World premiere
(choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov): January 5, 1895
Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg
Premiere of the ballet
in choreography by Vladimir Burmeister: April 25, 1953
The Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko
Moscow Academic Music Theatre
"Swan Lake" by the outstanding choreographer Vladimir Burmeister has become a legend a legend of the Moscow stage. It premiered as long ago as 1953, but time has no power over this masterpiece. In his staging, Vladimir Burmeister left intact the remarkable 2nd act that was staged by Lev Ivanov in the 19th century. The famous scene of the appearance of the white swans, including the most popular dance of the Little Swans, was included in his production in its original form. As for the rest, Burmeister’s version is totally original and remains unsurpassed up till now. In his interpretation the ballet has obtained a well-defined dramatic concept and a profound philosophical meaning.
In 1956, "Swan Lake" was shown during the Theatre’s guest performances in Paris. It was so great a success that Opera de Paris engaged Vladimir Burmeister for the transferring the production to its stage. The production had been performed at that theatre from 1960 through the end of the 80’s. The performance has travelled almost the whole world receiving rave reviews everywhere. "…a vibrant theatrical spectacle, it is all fire and ice", concluded her review Anna Kisselgoff, famous American theatre critic of "The New York Times".
Conductor |
Vladimir Basiladze
Anton Grishanin
Roman Kaloshin
Felix Korobov
Vyacheslav Volich
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Odette / Odile |
Oksana Kardash
Erika Mikirticheva
Ksenia Shevtsova
Natalia Somova
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Prince Siegfried |
Denis Dmitriev
Ivan Mikhalev
Georgi Smilevski
Dmitry Sobolevsky
|
Sovereign Princess |
Yana Bolshanina
Daria Darienko
Ksenia Zheltova
Maria Potapova
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Von Rothbart |
Stanislav Bukharaev
Anton Domashev
Nikita Kirillov
|
Jester |
Dmitry Muravinets
Georgi Smilevski-jr.
Innokenty Yuldashev
|
ACT I
Scene one
The terrace of castle is filled with joy and merriment - Prince Siegfried is celebrating his coming of age, his courtiers congratulate him while his mischievous jester entertains the assembles guests. The servants announce the arrival of his mother the queen, she presents her son with a crossbow for the hunt. The queen reminds her son that at tomorrow coming of age ball he will have to choose a bride. Night is fast approaching and the guests take leave, Siegfried is finally alone with his thoughts and premonitions of what the future may bring. In the twilight a flock of swans pass over and he rushes to the lake.
Scene two
At the lake in the heart of the forest, the swans having stepped ashore turn into beautiful young girls Siegfried about to draw his crossbow stops fascinated by their beauty. Odette the swan princess is startled by Siegfrieds presence, he assures her no harm will come to her. Odette tells him of her terrible plight. Tells him of her high birth and how she has fallen under the spell of be a swan and only in the hours of darkness to assume her human form. She tells him she is bound for eternity by the spell unless an unblemished youth swears eternal fidelity and marries her. Siegfried realizes his destiny has changed. Day is breaking, the swans are again swimming on the lake, Odette bids a sad farewell, Siegfried is left desolate.
ACT II
Scene three
The coming of age ball commences at the castle. The young noblewoman whom the Queen has chosen as prospective brides are presented to Prince Siegfried, he shows no interest thinking only of Odette. The entertainment and merrymaking continue until a fanfare announces the arrival of more guests. Rothbart disguised as a knight sweeps in with his daughter Odille, Siegfried is dazzled by her beauty and her resemblance to Odette, swears his love and fidelity... Rothbart the sorcerer triumphs in his deception.Siegfried horrified at what he has done rushes from the ball and into the night.
ACT III
Scene four
At the lakeside Odette tells her fellow swans of Rothbarts devilish trickery. Siegfried fleeing from the ball arrives at the shore begging Odette’s forgiveness and telling of his undying love for her. Rothbart appears and he and his black swans battle with Siegfried and the forces of good until the light of the dawn breaks and the forces of evil are vanquished. The rising sun gives birth to new life, happiness and love.
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