Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake (2018)
Prince Siegfried is celebrating his coming of age. The Queen Mother informs him that, the following day, during the grand ball held to mark his birthday, he must choose a future wife. Displeased at not being able to choose her out of love, he goes into the forest during the night. It is then that he spots a flock of swans. He raises his crossbow, prepares to shoot, but stops immediately: before him stands a beautiful woman dressed in white swan feathers, followed by twelve other women dressed in the same way, four of whom are known as the ‘little swans’. ‘Swan Lake’ is a ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, comprising 4 acts and 4 scenes, or 3 acts and 4 scenes. The staging is based on a libretto by Vladimir Begichev and Vasili Geltser. The story is an ancient German legend recounting the tale of the beautiful Princess Odette, transformed into a swan by the curse of the evil sorcerer Rothbart. Recorded live at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, on 17 March 2015.
Cast
- Marianela Núñez - Odette/Odile
- Vadim Muntagirov - Prince Siegfried
- Bennet Gartside - Von Rothbart
- Elizabeth McGorian - The Queen
- Alexander Campbell - Benno
- Francesca Hayward - Prince Siegfried's younger sister
- Akane Takada - Prince Siegfried's younger sister
Keywords
opera, ballet
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake about?
- Prince Siegfried is celebrating his coming of age. The Queen Mother informs him that, the following day, during the grand ball held to mark his birthday, he must choose a future wife. Displeased at not being able to choose her out of love, he goes into the forest during the night. It is then that he spots a flock of swans. He raises his crossbow, prepares to shoot, but stops immediately: before him stands a beautiful woman dressed in white swan feathers, followed by twelve other women dressed in the same way, four of whom are known as the ‘little swans’. ‘Swan Lake’ is a ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, comprising 4 acts and 4 scenes, or 3 acts and 4 scenes. The staging is based on a libretto by Vladimir Begichev and Vasili Geltser. The story is an ancient German legend recounting the tale of the beautiful Princess Odette, transformed into a swan by the curse of the evil sorcerer Rothbart. Recorded live at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, on 17 March 2015.
- Who directed Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake?
- Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake was directed by Ross MacGibbon.
- Who stars in Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake?
- Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake stars Marianela Núñez, Vadim Muntagirov, Bennet Gartside, Elizabeth McGorian, Alexander Campbell, Francesca Hayward.
- How long is Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake?
- Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake has a runtime of 2h 18m (138 minutes).
- What genre is Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake?
- Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake is a Music film.
- Where was Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake produced?
- Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake was produced in United Kingdom.