Ballet

L. Minkus ballet "La Bayadere" Two works at once became the literary basis of the ballet's libretto: the ancient Indian poet Kalidasa’s drama called Shakuntala and the ballad I.V. Goethe's "God and the Bayadere." On the basis of these immortal works, choreographer of the Russian imperial troupe Marius Petipa and playwright S.

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Aram Khachaturian "A dance with sabers" Aram Khachaturian. The name of this outstanding composer is well known in all corners of the globe, because the extraordinarily beautiful music of his works from the first sounds conquers human hearts. The works of the maestro, in which he invested all the power of his talent, are distinguished by the brilliance of craftsmanship, the depth of the content, the genuine nationality and the magnificent perfection.

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A. Khachaturian ballet "Spartak" The idea to create the ballet "Spartak" came to A. Khachaturian at a difficult time for our country - in December 1941. With this work, the composer wanted to show the heroic image of a man of ancient history, which was especially important in the conditions of military events, to maintain the strong-willed spirit of the people in the struggle for their freedom and independence.

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Ballet "Chopiniana" This ballet is completely different, it is very unlike the performances that we used to see on the stages of musical theaters. There are no dizzying pirouettes and impressive na. The viewer enjoys only a soaring dance, which spreads like a light haze, recreating the magical world of dreams, with the enchanting Beauty reigning in it.

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Ss Prokofiev ballet "Romeo and Juliet" World literature knows many beautiful, but tragic love stories. Of this set, one stands out that is called the saddest in the world - the story of two Veronese lovers Romeo and Juliet. For more than four centuries, this immortal tragedy of Shakespeare has stirred the hearts of millions of caring people - it lives in art as an example of pure and real love, which was able to overcome anger, enmity and death.

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“Russian Seasons” Sergey Pavlovich Dyagilev “And what are you, dear, doing here?” King of Spain Alfonso asked Sergey Diagilev once during a meeting with the famous Russian Seasons entrepreneur. “You are not conducting an orchestra and playing a musical instrument, not draw decorations and do not dance.

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R. Glier the ballet "The Bronze Horseman" "Pushkin is our all," - this statement from the mouth of the Russian poet Apollo Grigoriev sounded more than 150 years ago. The literary heritage of Alexander Sergeevich really unites many people. Pushkin is especially honored by creative people: the artists based on his subjects paint pictures, and the composers sound great music by the poet’s works.

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A. Khachaturian ballet "Gayane" Ballet "Gayane" stands alone not only in the musical heritage of A.I. Khachaturian, but also in the history of ballet theater. This is a prime example of a work of art created by a political order. "Gayane" belongs to the undisputed palm in the number of productions. In addition, each subsequent librettist changed the plot of the play to suit the historical moment, and the composer, in turn, reshaped the score to match the new drama.

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R. Glier The Red Poppy Ballet The Red Poppy ... This ballet was originally recognized as the most revolutionary performance in the history of Russian choreography. He was called a beautiful creation and even a masterpiece of Soviet ballet art. Undoubtedly, attractiveness and overwhelming success was largely predetermined by the talented work of its creators and, above all, the author of the music - the remarkable composer Reingold Moritsevich Glier.

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P. I. Tchaikovsky ballet "Swan Lake" The ballet "Swan Lake" has been captivating the hearts of classical music fans for more than a century. He is rightly considered the benchmark of high art, and many world-famous dancers were proud that they had such luck - to play the part in this performance. “Swan Lake” without exaggeration can be called the pearl of Russian classics, and P.

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Marius Petipa Ballet is the theatrical art of theatrical dance that is rightfully the national pride of our country. Despite the fact that we owe his appearance to the Italians and the French, in different countries they believe that Russia is the birthplace of classical ballet.

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A. Glazunov Raymond Ballet Raymond is one of the most colorful and spectacular performances of the ballet theater. The romantic plot of the ballet is inspired by medieval legends about a girl who is waiting for her lover from a knightly campaign. For ballet director Marius Petipa "Raymond" was the last big work.

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