Swan Lake is one of the most loved of all classical ballets and one of the most popular in the Royal Ballet repertory. It has that magical combination of Tchaikovsky’s music, a compelling story of tragic romance and choreography that allows the very best dancers to show just how impressive they can be.

It returns for a second time this Season in Anthony Dowell’s romantic production whose designs were inspired by Imperial Russia of 1895, when the ballet was first performed. Against this atmospheric setting, Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov’s choreography provides an opportunity to see great dance partnerships in the leading roles and the whole Company in the dance ensembles. Illuminated by moonlight, the charged solos for the Prince and Odette and her alter-ego Odile, the machinations of Von Rothbart and the colour of a palace ball all combine with glorious music to make for an evening of inspiration and romance.

CREDITS
Choreography:
Marius Petipa
Lev Ivanov

Music:
Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky

Production:
Anthony Dowell

Designs:
Yolanda Sonnabend

Lighting:
Mark Henderson

PERFORMERS
Conductor:
Valeriy Ovsyanikov

Odette/Odile:
Tamara Rojo
Zenaida Yanowsky
Lauren Cuthbertson
Marianela Nuñez
Alina Cojocaru
Sarah Lamb
Roberta Marquez

Prince Siegfried:
Viacheslav Samodurov
Ivan Putrov
Rupert Pennefather
Thiago Soares
Roberto Bolle
Carlos Acosta
Johan Kobborg
Federico Bonelli