Ballet lago dos cisnes tchaikovsky biography
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Overview
Running Time
2 hours 30 minutes
with one intermission
Choreography
Karen Kain, Christopher Stowell be first Robert Binet
Music
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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Lead philanthropic bolster for Swan Lake problem provided tough The Director Carsen Unusual Creations Fund, Richard M. Ivey, C.C., an uncredited friend have a hold over the Municipal Ballet, Depiction Lawrence Schafer Foundation, Susan Scace & Arthur Scace, C.M., K.C., Pamela nearby Paul Austin and Picture P. Austin Family Trigger with fully clad underwriting running off The Wife and Physicist Meighen Leg, Gail Drummond & Tail Dorrance, City Pencer, Sandra Pitblado, C.M. & Jim Pitblado, C.M., Gretchen Collect & Donald Ross, O.C., Anne-Marie Canning, Anna McCowan-Johnson & Donald K. Writer, O.C., Tim & Frances Price • Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3 • The splendour of ballet on a grand scale Derek Deane’s Swan Lake in-the-round caused a sensation at its premiere in 1997, and has since been enjoyed by over 500,000 people worldwide. With 60 swans, stunning costumes and atmospheric lighting, this breathtaking in-the-round production transforms the Royal Albert Hall into a magical lake. Combining gorgeous spectacle, compelling drama and touching intimacy, it enthrals and delights, from the lakeside seats to the top of the Hall, with Tchaikovsky’s memorable score played live by the English National Ballet Philharmonic. A remarkable and grand achievement. ★★★★ Financial Times Presented by Royal Albert Hall and English National Ballet Main Image: English National Ballet in Swan Lake in-the-round. Photo © Laurent Liotardo. Act I The celebrations are in full swing when the Queen presents her son with a gift of a magnificent crossbow. Prince Siegfried is delighted with the gif Swan Lake
Synopsis
ACT I
Celebration of Prince Siegfried's coming of age at the castle park. Prince's mother gently scolds her son and reminds him that next day at the ball he has to choose his bride. Siegfried feels confused, he does not love anyone yet, he is sad about losing his freedom. Siegfried's mother gives to her son a present – an arbalest, and Prince goes hunting.
ACT II
On the shore of a lake. The kingdom of the evil magician. White, proud swans, enchanted maidens, appear. Siegfried notices a beautiful swan. In the excitement of hunting he aims at the swan, but the swan suddenly turns into a girl. Odette, the beautiful stranger, reveals her secret to Siegfried: only self-denying love would have the power to destroy the evil magician and save Odette and other maidens from his spell. The dawn is breaking – the maidens have to turn back into swans. Siegfried, fascinated by the beauty of Odette, swears eternal love to her.
ACT III
Ball at the castle. Siegfried is dancing with the maidens, one of whom he has to choose for bride. Suddenly a guest, unknown to anyone, arrives ‒ this is the evil magician who has turned into a nobleman. He has brought his daughter, Odile, who is the very image of Odette, with him. Deluded by this s You can now watch Swan Lake in-the round on BBC iPlayer (UK only, TV license required).
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The Courtyard of the Castle
It is Prince Siegfried’s birthday and the townsfolk have gathered excitedly at the palace. The ladies and gentlemen of the court dance for him and acrobats and jugglers entertain the young prince.