Het Zwanenmeer

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‘Swan Lake’ is the classic of classics. The magical performance with costumes and sets to dream away to enchants audiences of all ages. ‘Swan Lake’ is about a fateful love and is one of the most performed ballets worldwide. True love Prince Siegfried falls in love with Princess Odette. They cannot be together because she has been turned into a white swan by an evil sorcerer. Only true love can break the spell. Through a trick, Prince Siegfried declares his love to the evil sorcerer's daughter; she resembles Princess Odette so much that the prince is deceived. Of course, Prince Siegfried eventually discovers the betrayal, but by then he has already proposed to the wrong woman. Will he be in time to save his true love, Princess Odette? Grand performance ‘Swan Lake’, created in 1875 by the Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky, became the greatest classical success of all time in 1895 in the performance by choreographers Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov. The ‘Pas de deux’, the romantic duets, and the ‘Dance of the Little Swans’ are performed with perfect elegance by the 42 dancers of the renowned ballet of the State Opera of Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. No fewer than 42 musicians bring Tchaikovsky's beautiful composition to life from the orchestra pit, led by the conductor. The hair and makeup artists ensure the dancers look beautiful, and experienced technicians provide lighting for the sets and scene changes. All in all, more than 100 people are present to give you an unforgettable performance. Nothing is left to chance! Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov The choreographers of this ballet classic were in top form when they created the performance to Tchaikovsky's moving music. The fantastic music and romantic dance guarantee a captivating story and an enchanting performance. A beautiful classic to enjoy with the whole family!

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