SWAN LAKE
Pyotr Tchaikovsky
«SWAN LAKE»
Ballet in 2 acts, 4 scenes
Libretto by Vladimir Begichev and Vasily Geltser
Choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov
Renewed Version
Premiere: Mariinsky Theatre, January 15, 1895 (St. Petersburg)
Premiere at the Astana Opera House: March 8, 2018
The ballet “Swan Lake”, a masterpiece of the world’s classical music, was commissioned to the composer by the Moscow Imperial Bolshoi Theatre in 1875. The scenario was based on a popular folk tale about a maiden, who was cursed by evil sources and turned into a bird. Prince Siegfried appears as Odette’s saviour, but his betrayal, predetermined by fate, turns out to be a tragic mistake. At a ball comes Odile, resembling remarkably Odette, though being alluring and insidious in contrast to shy and tender Odette. Breaking his oath to Odette, in fact, Siegfried remained faithful to his love. However, having understood his mistake, he confirms his love in his fight with evil sorcerer Von Rothbart.
There were three versions of the ballet. The first two were not well-received. And only the third version of 1895, was not only a success, but became the base for all succeeding versions. An extraordinary popularity of “Swan Lake” made it the symbol of classical ballet art. This ballet will be interesting for both neophytes and ballet lovers.
ROLES AND PERFORMERS
Odette–Odile – Madina UNERBAYEVA, Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan /
Aigerim BEKETAYEVA, Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan
Siegfried – Yerkin RAKHMATULLAYEV, Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan /
Dias KURMANGAZY
Von Rothbart – Aidan KALZHAN / Zhanibek AKHMEDIYEV
Jester – Serik NAKYSPEKOV / Beibarys AKARYS
Wolfgang – Askar SARZHANOV
The Sovereign Princess – Inessa KOTLOBAYEVA
Pas de Trois – Adelina TULEPOVA, Moldir SHAKIMOVA, Erkin BAZARBAEV, Rustam CHAKHALOV
Female Jesters – Zhuldyz ZHUMAZHANOVA, Kamilla ORMANOVA
BALLET COMPANY AND ORCHESTRA OF THE ASTANA OPERA HOUSE
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Choreographer: Altynai Asylmuratova, People’s Artist of Russia
Music Director and Conductor: Arman Urazgaliyev
Assistant Choreographers: Konstantin Zaklinsky, Honoured Artist of Russia / Elena Sherstneva
Set Designer: Ezio Frigerio
Costume Designer: Franca Squarciapino
Assistant Costume Designer: Arassel Dosmuratova
Lighting Designer: Vinicio Cheli
Projection Designer: Sergio Metalli
Music Editor: Dolores Umbetaliyeva
Technical Project Manager: Victor Carare
Stage Managers: Altynganym Akhmetova, Ainur Khalelova
Artistic Director of the Ballet Company of the Astana Opera House: Altynai Asylmuratova, People’s Artist of Russia
