Ballet swan lake staged by the anna pavlova theatre of russian ballet at the hermitage theatre

Once upon a time, the Hermitage Theatre played performances for the imperial family. Today this unique hall is worth visiting for everyone interested in Russian art.

Although Tchaikovsky did not write ballets before Swan Lake, he created something new for his time - a symphonic ballet. The music here is not just an accompaniment for dance, it conveys the dramaturgy, development and psychologism of images. At the same time, Tchaikovsky's melodies are easily perceived and remembered, which makes his music accessible to the widest possible audience.

The choreography of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov is no less brilliant. It reflects the whole range of human feelings, and the fantastic images of "Swan Lake" continue to excite the imagination of a modern viewer, who, it would seem, is difficult to surprise with anything.