BalletAndOpera.com  St. Petersburg City, Russia - ballet, opera, concert and show tickets.

BalletAndOpera.com home page. St. Petersburg, Russia - ballet, opera, concert and show tickets.
   VIEW CART  |   CHANGE CURRENCY  |  Your Account  |  HELP  |  
Toll Free (888) 885 7909
OperaAndBallet.com / BolshoiMoscow.com. Moscow, Russia - ballet, opera, concert and show tickets.
SCHEDULE
NEWS
FESTIVALS
Mariinsky
Ballet & Opera
Mariinsky II
New Theatre
SEE MORE
STAGES
We accept Amex, Visa, MasterCard, JCB, Diner
   SEE BOLSHOI
MOSCOW TICKETS
The Stars of the White Nights 2024
Hello. Returning customer? Sign in. New customer? Start here
Classical Ballet Swan Lake (3D cinema screenings of the ballet) - fantasy ballet in three acts (four scenes)
World famous Mariinsky Ballet and Opera - Mariinsky II (New Theatre)

Running time: 3 hours 10 minutes

The performance has 2 intermissions

Schedule for Swan Lake (3D cinema screenings of the ballet) - fantasy ballet in three acts (four scenes) 2022

Composer: Peter Tchaikovsky
Choreography: Marius Petipa
Choreography: Lev Ivanov
Set Designer: Igor Ivanov
Stage Director: Konstantin Sergeyev
Choreography: Konstantin Sergeyev
Costume Designer: Galina Solovieva

Orchestra: Mariinsky Theatre Symphony Orchestra

Classical Ballet in 3 acts

World premiere: 27 February 1877, Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow, Russia
Premiere of this production: 8 March 1950, Kirov Theatre, Leningrad, Russia

Swan Lake, the treasure of the Russian Classical Ballet ballet, form the basis of the classical ballet repertoire of the Mariinsky Theater: more than a hundred years ago, it was choreographed by Marius Petipa and is considered to be a hallmark of the Mariinsky Ballet - the Main Ballet Stage of the Russian Empire. This classical masterpiece was performed almost uncountable number of times at the Mariinsky Theatre and in the course of numerous tours.

Peter Tchaikovsky Libretto - Vladimir Begichev, Vasily Geltzer
Costume design: Galina Solovyova

World premiere: 20 February 1877, Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow (choreography by Julius Reisinger)
Premiere in St Petersburg: 15 January 1895, Mariinsky Theatre (choreography by Lev Ivanov and Marius Petipa)
Premiere of Konstantin Sergeyev’s version: 8 March 1950, Kirov Theatre, Leningrad

Mariinsky Theatre is presenting the world’s first ever 3D performance of a ballet at cinemas throughout the world. Audiences will have the opportunity to see Swan Lake in over one thousand two hundred cinemas in fifty countries across the globe.

The “super-task” of this project, of which Valery Gergiev has spoken on numerous occasions, is for even those who for whatever reason have never had the chance to visit St Petersburg or see the company perform on tour to be able to see the Mariinsky Ballet, which has a fan base of millions.

On 6 June at 21:30 the ballet will be broadcast in real time from the historic Mariinsky Theatre in 3D format to one thousand two hundred cinemas in fifty countries. A normal broadcast will also be made in parallel. The ballet will be shown onscreen at the Mariinsky-II.

The project’s production company is the UK’s Glass Slipper Live Events, directed by Ann McGuire, a dedicated professional in 2D and 3D online broadcasts. The director of the broadcast is Ross MacGibbon, a former dancer at Covent Garden. He is a highly experienced director of dance broadcasts and was engaged as such for the concert marking the tercentenary of St Petersburg followed by a recording of Swan Lake with Ulyana Lopatkina in 2006. MacGibbon says that for him broadcasting this legendary production in 3D is a “thrilling adventure, a great honour and even a challenge,” because it is he who “will have to put the magic of the ballet on film, bringing one of the most magnificent pieces of world art to new audiences.”

3D technology support is being provided by James Cameron and Vince Pace (Avatar and Titanic) to ensure the best possible quality, as the 3D company Cameron Pace Group is the world’s absolute leader in the field – not by chance have the company’s achievements in this sphere won it Oscar awards. Cameron Pace technology is the best as well as the most up-to-date of its kind. In particular, this allows the size of the equipment to be as small as possible. This is very important as to create 3D effects the cameras must be as close as possible to the dancers. There will be four directly in front of the stage, one in the gallery, another one on a boom and a further two in other positions (a total of eight). For 3D broadcasting purposes these cameras have not one but two lenses and are, in themselves, quite large. Cameron Pace is constantly perfecting this equipment (the cameras used on Avatar were four times larger), though it will be some time before it comes down to the size of 2D equipment.

On the Russian side, technical support for the live broadcast to Russian cinemas will be provided by Nevafilm, a pioneer in digital broadcasting in Russia. In the Russian Federation rental of the film is being organised by CinemaEmotion.

The lead roles will be performed by Yekaterina Kondaurova, Timur Askerov and Andrei Yermakov.
Valery Gergiev will be conducting.

In Russia, the Mariinsky Theatre is the undisputed leader in assimilating digital technology. The theatre produced its first 3D internet broadcast as far back as 1999 and its first ballet in 3D in April 2010 when the Mariinsky Theatre broadcast a ballet gala from the Concert Hall to London, Paris, Moscow and St Petersburg with the technical support of GS Group Holding (then known as the General Satellite Corporation). The same year saw a complete recording of Giselle, followed by The Nutcracker in December 2011; both performances were shown to great acclaim at some one and a half thousand cinemas in countries throughout the world.


“Swan Lake”

It is difficult to understand these days how it could have happened that the first show of the “Lake” in 1877, in Moscow’s Bolshoi, was a flop, and that it took many years for the ballet to achieve its worldwide cult status. The composer, Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky, never lived to see the ultimate success of his creation.

The story begins in 1875, when Bolshoi commissions a ballet score from the young but already famous composer. It was not yet customary practice –despite Tchaikovsky fame and previous successes, which included four symphonies, the now famous Piano Concerto and “Eugene Onegin” opera, the Imperial Theatres of the time would normally employ the composers on Imperial payroll, such as Cesare Pugni, Ludwig Minkus, and Riccardo Drigo. Keeping that in mind, Tchaikovsky did not embark on the course of a revolution in the Russian ballet, and studied the classic ballet scores assiduously, planning to produce a score that would be in tune with the established tradition but at the same time would sound new and interesting. The task of composition occupied him from May 1875 to April 1876. The story was a knightly fairy tale, and historians still debate the literary origins –some opt for Heine, some for Musaeus, a German fairy-tale writer, some for Russian folklore fairy tales, some even for Pushkin.

The first show took place on February 20, 1877, and was a flop. The critics reviled the chief choreographer, Wentsel Reisinger, and were short on praise for Polina (Pelageya) Karpakova, the first interpreter of the main female part. The failure of the first show was detrimental for the immediate reputation of the ballet itself, and for quite some time nobody dared to stage it again.

The situation changed after Tchaikovsky’s death. In 1893, Mariinka decided to revive the “Swan Lake”. A new version of the libretto and the music was to be produced by Modest Tchaikovsky, the composer’s brother, Ivan Vsevolzhsky, the director of the Imperial Theatres himself, and by Riccardo Drigo. The latter used the original music as a source material for a completely new score. The choreography was supervised by Marius Petipa and his pupil Lev Ivanov. The tradition claims that while Petipa was the father of the unique choreography of the new ballet, its truly Russian singing character is there thanks to Ivanov. The lake and swan scenes, famous for their perfection, are undoubtedly his alone. It was Ivanov who came up with the idea of enchanted ladies with their criss-crossed arms and heads tilted to one side, which every spectator immediately recognized for birds that sit with their wings folded. The very magical world of the swan lake was created by Ivanov. Petipa’s are the scenes of courtly dances and festivities and their intricate lace of waltzes and various dances – Spanish, Hungarian, Polish. Petipa also created an antipode for Ivanov’s White Queen of Swans –its black twin Odile, and its beautiful black pas-de-deux of the second act.

It was this particular stage version that came to be admired as the pinnacle of Russian ballet. This production, as none other, was the perfect setting for many famous dancers to showcase their art. The Swan Lake is a unique and perfect creation, and despite the changing musical and dancing fashions, the performance of Odette and Odile parts is still considered a touchstone for the mettle of any serious dancer. The White Swan is truly a symbol of Russian Ballet, of its beauty and magnificence.

Synopsis

VIKTORIA TERESHKINA. Swan Lake - 2005. Click to enlarge 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.

VIKTORIA TERESHKINA. Swan Lake - 2005. Click to enlarge 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.

VIKTORIA TERESHKINA. Swan Lake - 2005. Click to enlarge 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.

VIKTORIA TERESHKINA. Swan Lake - 2005. Click to enlarge A grouping from the fourth scene of Rudolf Nureyev’s production of Swan Lake for the Vienna State Opera Ballet, Vienna, 2004 VIKTORIA TERESHKINA. Swan Lake - 2005. Click to enlarge

  • Characters


    © Text 2010 Art and Culture Magazine "St Peterburg"

    © Mariinsky Theatre

    Photos © 2000-2006 Marc Haegeman

    Provided by Wikipedia - Swan Lake





  • Schedule for Swan Lake (3D cinema screenings of the ballet) - fantasy ballet in three acts (four scenes) 2022


    Feedback
    If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.
    HELP SECTION. Your remarks and offers send to the address: info@BalletAndOpera.com
    © Ballet and Opera Ltd, 1995-2022
    Select preferred currency:

    '); OAB   SHRT   LINK   LND