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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake

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Despite the many noteworthy titles in the ballet heritage, only one has made it into the broad public awareness as the synonym for classical dance: It is Swan Lake by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. This colourful and moving story about the love of the Prince and the subtle Odette, who was turned into a swan by the evil Redbeard, has achieved immortality thanks to the overwhelming invention of the composer, and also thanks to the surviving choreographed passages of M. Petipa and L. Ivanov. Since the original version, each new generation of ballet soloists and ensembles has encountered this exciting challenge in order to present the ultimate brilliance in dance. Our production deliberately respects the original version of the work and its sublime fairy-tale spirit, while also wishing to meet the expectations of those who admire the finest ballet technique.

Premiere: Mar 29, 2007

Running time: 2 hours 25 minutes

Response in the press

“The St. Petersburg’s version of Lev Ivanov and Marius Petipa’s performance is often mentioned. The Prague State Opera’s production of Pavel Ďumbala and Hana Vláčilová derives from it. Both of them danced in the opus at one time. Thus, they managed to stage solid performance with professional handiness and feeling.”

Lucie Dercsényiová, Lidové noviny

“Ms. Márová impersonates soft and tender long-legged swan with beautiful arms evoking swan wings. At the same time, she sensitively lives out the sad destiny of spellbound girl. Mr. Štípa definitely becomes an idol of women’s hearts in this role.”

Marcela Benoniová, Právo

“However, it is also positive that the ‘in-house’ pair Anna Ščekaleva and Ondřej Novotný got the opportunity. (…) They look well together having no problems with technical demands of the choreography.”

Jaroslav Someš, Hudební rozhledy

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