The National Ballet of China: Swan Lake
A fine classical ensemble in the most sacred of balletic fare...reconciling the demands of its national identity and theatrical traditions with the exigencies of the western dance-manner it has embraced
The National Ballet of China: Swan Lake
A fine classical ensemble in the most sacred of balletic fare...reconciling the demands of its national identity and theatrical traditions with the exigencies of the western dance-manner it has embraced
Financial Times, London
The National Ballet of China: Swan Lake
A fine classical ensemble in the most sacred of balletic fare...reconciling the demands of its national identity and theatrical traditions with the exigencies of the western dance-manner it has embraced
Why see The National Ballet of China: Swan Lake?
The National Ballet of China, founded in 1959, has created a unique fusion between western classical ballet and Chinese culture by developing works that represent the varied characteristics of China. On its first Canadian tour, this version of Swan Lake is choreographed by the great Russian ballerina Natalia Makarova, and showcases the company's solid foundation in classical ballet.
Key Information
Audience
Suitable for ages 8 and above
Run Time
Approx 2.5 hours with 2 intermissions
Dates
Finished Mar 2, 2013
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Creative
Artistic Director: Feng Ying
Production conceived and directed by: Natalia Makarova
Choreography: Natalia Makarova after Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov
Additional Choreography: Natalia Makarova and Sir Frederick Ashton
Music: Pyotr Llyich Tchaikovsky
Set Design: Peter Farmer
Costume Design: Galina Solovyeva
Light Design: Han Jiang
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