The timeless ballet Swan Lake unfolds as a poetic story of love and fate. Set to the unforgettable music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, this masterpiece enchants with its lyrical beauty, iconic choreography and the haunting dual role of Odette and Odile. A true symbol of classical ballet, Swan Lake offers an evening of elegance, drama and timeless magic.

Fragments of choreography by Lev Ivanov, Marius Petipa, and Alexander Gorsky are woven into the production.

The set design is created by Stanislav Benediktov, People’s Artist of the Russian Federation and State Prize laureate.Costume design is by Olga Polyanskaya.

The ballet Swan Lake by the genius Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is not only “the most classical, and at the same time the most mysterious Russian ballet”—it is, today, the most famous ballet in the world and a true symbol of Russian ballet tradition.

The story is based on an old German legend about the beautiful Princess Odette, transformed into a swan by the evil sorcerer Rothbart’s curse.

In the interpretation of the Kremlin Ballet Theatre, Swan Lake reveals the timeless lyrical beauty of classical dance, the expressive poetry of movement, and the magical harmony between music and choreography.

Choreographer Andrei Petrov preserves the classical version created by the great masters Petipa, Ivanov, and Gorsky, while thoughtfully unifying previously fragmented elements to enhance the dramatic integrity of the performance. He also introduces newly staged choreography for the fourth act, adding a fresh artistic dimension.

The visual world of the production is enriched by Benediktov’s evocative сценography and Polyanskaya’s refined, elegantly colored costumes, which together create a truly immersive stage experience.

Since 1997, this production has remained a cornerstone of the theatre’s repertoire, continuing to captivate audiences and enjoy enduring success.