Illusions like “Swan Lake” (2001)
In this narrative ballet, John Neumeier links the myth of the swan prince Siegfried with the tragic life story of Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, who fell into madness, and contrasts his own creations with the old original choreography by Ivanov and Petipa from 1895. Recorded at the Hamburg State Opera in May 2001.
Director: John Neumeier
Genre: Music
Release Date: May 1, 2001
Cast
- Jiří Bubeníček - Der König
- Elizabeth Loscavio - Prinzessin Natalia
- Anna Polikarpova - Prinzessin Odette
- Carsten Jung - Der Mann im Schatten
- Alexandre Riabko - Graf Alexander
- Silvia Azzoni - Prinzessin Claire
- Anna Grabka - Die Königinmutter
- Lloyd Riggins - Prinz Leopold
- Vello Pähn - Self - Conductor
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Illusions like “Swan Lake” about?
- In this narrative ballet, John Neumeier links the myth of the swan prince Siegfried with the tragic life story of Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, who fell into madness, and contrasts his own creations with the old original choreography by Ivanov and Petipa from 1895. Recorded at the Hamburg State Opera in May 2001.
- Who directed Illusions like “Swan Lake”?
- Illusions like “Swan Lake” was directed by John Neumeier.
- Who stars in Illusions like “Swan Lake”?
- Illusions like “Swan Lake” stars Jiří Bubeníček, Elizabeth Loscavio, Anna Polikarpova, Carsten Jung, Alexandre Riabko, Silvia Azzoni.
- What genre is Illusions like “Swan Lake”?
- Illusions like “Swan Lake” is a Music film.