Barcelona - The Sleeping Beauty - Tchaikovsky - Bolshoi Ballet - Nikolai Tsiskaridze - Jun /Jul 2000

More than twenty-five years ago, in the summer of 2000, the visit of the Bolshoi Ballet to Barcelona’s Gran Teatre del Liceu became an extraordinary artistic event. The production of The Sleeping Beauty was received with overwhelming enthusiasm, and the theatre responded with full houses and electrifying applause. It was, without doubt, a triumphant success — but what made it truly unforgettable was the exceptional cast the company brought with them.

The Bolshoi arrived not with a reduced touring ensemble, but with a constellation of its finest dancers, covering all principal and character roles with remarkable depth. The level was consistently world-class across all seven performances (June 27–30, July 1–2, 2000).

Below is a clear overview of the principal cast, with dates for each performer:

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Principal Roles

• Princess Aurora
  • Anna Antonicheva — June 27, 30; July 2
  • Svetlana Lunkina — June 28; July 1
  • Anastasia Goriacheva — June 29; July 1
• Prince Désiré
  • Nikolai Tsiskaridze — June 27, 29; July 1, 2
  • Konstantin Ivanov — June 28, 30; July 1

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Royal Court

• King Florestan XXIV
  • Rinat Arifulin — All performances
• Queen
  • Irina Dmitrieva — All performances

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Key Characters

• Carabosse
  • Gennadi Yanin — All performances
• Lilac Fairy
  • Nina Speranskaya — June 27, 29; July 1, 2
  • Ekaterina Shipulina — June 28, 30; July 1
• Catalabutte
  • Sergei Bobrov — All performances

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Fairies (Variations & Jewels)

• Fairy of Tenderness
  • Oksana Tsvetnitskaya — All performances
• Fairy of Joy
  • Olga Suvorova — June 27, 29; July 1, 2
  • Marianna Rizhkina — June 28, 30; July 1
• Fairy of Generosity / Gold Fairy
  • Natalia Malandina — All performances
• Fairy of Harmony
  • Olga Zhurba — All performances
• Fairy of Temperament / Diamond Fairy
  • Elena Andrienko — June 27, 29; July 1, 2
  • Marianna Rizhkina — June 28, 30; July 1
• Sapphire Fairy
  • Ekaterina Shipulina — June 27, 29; July 1, 2
  • Nina Speranskaya — June 28, 30; July 1
• Silver Fairy
  • Iulia Efimova — All performances

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Act III Divertissements

• Princess Florine
  • Marianna Rizhkina — June 27, 29; July 1, 2
  • Elena Andrienko — June 28, 30; July 1
• Blue Bird
  • Yuri Klevtsov — June 27, 29; July 1, 2
  • Vladimir Neporozhni — June 28, 30; July 1
• Puss in Boots / Prince Fortuné
  • Ruslan Pronin — All performances
• Other featured roles
  • Vladimir Neporozhni, Igor Zakhardin, Alexei Popovtchenko — Princes
  • Elena Barikina — Duchess
  • Vyacheslav Golubin — Gallifron / The Wolf
  • Anna Ivanova — Little Red Riding Hood
  • Olga Suvorova — Cinderella
  • Elina Palshina — White Cat

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What stood out above all was the presence of Nikolai Tsiskaridze, already a towering figure of the ballet world. His performances as Prince Désiré were the highlight of the run — technically flawless, dramatically compelling, and received with overwhelming admiration. Alongside him, the rotating Auroras and the richness of the supporting cast created a rare sense of depth: every performance offered a slightly different constellation of stars, yet maintained the same exceptional standard.

Even today, this level of casting feels remarkable. The Bolshoi did not simply tour — it showcased its full artistic power. That is why, decades later, these performances at the Liceu are still remembered not just as a success, but as a benchmark of excellence in classical ballet.

 A finales de junio del año 2000, el Gran Teatre del Liceu de Barcelona vivió uno de esos momentos que quedan grabados para siempre en la memoria cultural de la ciudad. La mítica compañía del Ballet del Teatro Bolshoi de Moscú desembarcó en el escenario barcelonés con una producción fastuosa de La bella durmiente, coreografiada originalmente por Marius Petipa sobre la inmortal música de Piotr Ilich Chaikovski, en la versión escénica de Yuri Grigoróvich. Fueron siete funciones —los días 27, 28, 29 y 30 de junio, y 1 y 2 de julio— que se convirtieron en un auténtico acontecimiento.

Barcelona recibió al Bolshoi en pleno verano con una expectación enorme, y la respuesta del público no pudo ser más entusiasta. El Liceu vibró de emoción ante una compañía que llegaba con todas sus grandes estrellas, desplegando un nivel artístico extraordinario en cada función.

En el reparto destacaban figuras de primer nivel. El Rey Florestan XXIV fue interpretado por Rinat Arifulin, acompañado por Irina Dmitrieva como la Reina. El papel de la Princesa Aurora —corazón del ballet— se alternó entre tres grandes bailarinas: Anna Antonitxeva (27, 30 de junio y 2 de julio), Svetlana Lunkina (28 de junio y 1 de julio) y Anastasia Goriatxeva (29 de junio y 1 de julio).

Como Príncipe Desiré brilló con especial intensidad Nikolai Tsiskaridze, quien bailó los días 27 y 29 de junio, y 1 y 2 de julio, consolidándose como la gran estrella de aquellas veladas. Su presencia escénica, técnica impecable y carisma lo confirmaron ante el público barcelonés como uno de los mejores bailarines del mundo. Alternó el papel con Konstantin Ivanov (28 y 30 de junio, y 1 de julio).

El resto del reparto completaba un conjunto de enorme riqueza artística: Sergei Bobrov como Catalabutte; Vladimir Neporozhni, Igor Zakhardin, Ruslan Pronin y Alexei Popovtchenko como los distintos príncipes; Elena Barikina como la Duquesa; y Viatcheslav Golubin en los roles de Gallifron y el Lobo.

Especial mención merece la imponente Carabosse de Gennadi Ianin y la figura protectora de la Fada de los Lilas, interpretada por Nina Speranskaya (27 y 29 de junio, 1 y 2 de julio) y Ekaterina Shipulina (28 y 30 de junio, 1 de julio). Las variaciones de las hadas reunieron a bailarinas como Oksana Tsvetnitskaya, Olga Suvorova, Marianna Rizhkina, Natalia Malandina, Olga Zhurba y Elena Andrienko, que aportaron brillo, precisión y elegancia a cada aparición.

En el tercer acto, el desfile de personajes de cuento —desde el Gato con Botas hasta Caperucita Roja, Cenicienta o el Pájaro Azul (interpretado por Yuri Klevtsov y Vladimir Neporozhni según la función)— añadió un carácter festivo y espectacular a la producción.

La dirección musical estuvo a cargo de Alexander Kopilov, al frente de la Orquesta Sinfónica del Gran Teatre del Liceu, mientras que la escenografía y el vestuario, obra de Simon Virsaladze, envolvían la escena en un lujo visual digno de la tradición del Bolshoi.

Han pasado más de veinticinco años desde aquellas noches de verano, pero el recuerdo sigue vivo. Fue más que una serie de funciones: fue un acontecimiento histórico, un encuentro entre dos grandes tradiciones culturales, un momento en el que Barcelona se convirtió en capital mundial del ballet.

Hoy, esta misma producción puede volver a verse en Moscú, interpretada por una nueva generación de estrellas. Sin embargo, quienes estuvieron allí saben que aquellos días en el Liceu fueron irrepetibles. Porque no solo se vio un gran ballet: se vivió una emoción colectiva que aún resuena en la memoria de la ciudad.

Saint Petersburg - Mariinsky Theatre - October 2025

Mariinsky Ballet – An Enchanting October Season

✨ An Enchanting October at the Mariinsky Theatre

This October, the Mariinsky Theatre opens its grand doors to a month of pure ballet enchantment — a celebration of beauty, grace, and the timeless artistry that has made St. Petersburg the heart of classical dance. The golden halls of this legendary theatre will host performances of rare brilliance, bringing together the stars of the Mariinsky and, in a special collaboration, the celebrated artists of the Bolshoi Theatre of Moscow.

6 October – Swan Lake

The month begins with a night of legend. In just a few hours, the curtain will rise on Swan Lake, Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s immortal masterpiece, starring the incomparable Viktoria Tereshkina as Odette–Odile and the electrifying Kimin Kim as Prince Siegfried. Tereshkina, a true icon of the Russian stage, is acclaimed for her dazzling technique and emotional depth — her Odette is ethereal and tragic, her Odile glittering with danger. Together with Kimin Kim, whose soaring leaps and noble presence mesmerize audiences worldwide, this promises to be an unforgettable evening, one that defines the very essence of ballet perfection.

7 October – Romeo and Juliet

The next evening brings Romeo and Juliet, Sergei Prokofiev’s dramatic ballet of love and destiny. The radiant Oxana Skorik, with her long, lyrical lines and aristocratic elegance, dances Juliet, while Nikita Korneyev embodies the youthful passion of Romeo. Their partnership captures both the tenderness and tragedy of Shakespeare’s timeless lovers.

8 October – La Sylphide

On Wednesday, La Sylphide graces the Mariinsky stage, a poetic vision of romantic ballet by Herman von Løvenskiold. The enchanting Maria Shirinkina, known for her delicacy and musical phrasing, portrays the elusive Sylph, opposite Kian Mangis as James, in a performance sure to shimmer with dreamlike beauty.

9–12 October – The Bolshoi at the Mariinsky

From the 9th to the 12th of October, the Bolshoi Theatre of Moscow visits St. Petersburg for a historic series of performances at the Mariinsky II stage, presenting The Bright Stream, a joyful ballet by Dmitry Shostakovich — a sparkling blend of humor, charm, and virtuosic dancing.

The first evening features Anastasia Stashkevich, Alexei Putintsev, Elizaveta Kokoreva, and Vladislav Lantratov, dancers of extraordinary vitality and precision.
On 10 October, the stage belongs to Anna Nikulina, Igor Tsvirko, Kristina Kretova, and Artem Ovcharenko.
Among them, Anna Nikulina shines as one of Moscow’s most sublime ballerinas — a dancer of rare intensity and emotional truth. Her presence, radiant and regal, captures the very soul of Russian ballet. Her artistry, blending power with poetic sensitivity, makes her performances moments of pure transcendence.

The Bolshoi’s visit continues on 11 and 12 October, with alternating casts including Daria Khokhlova, Denis Rodkin, Eleonora Sevenard, Yaroslavna Kuprina, and Egor Gerashchenko — each performance a feast of color and joy, a meeting of two great ballet traditions in one unforgettable weekend.

11–12 October – Don Quixote and Vaganova Academy

Meanwhile, at the Mariinsky Theatre, Don Quixote by Ludwig Minkus bursts with energy and brilliance. On 11 October, Maria Khoreva, the dazzling young virtuosa, joins Yevgeny Konovalov, while on 12 October, Anastasia Lukina and Ruslan Stenyushkin bring new life to the fiery Spanish tale.
Earlier that Sunday, the Vaganova Ballet Academy performs Die Puppenfee (The Fairy Doll), a delightful glimpse into the next generation of Russian talent.

13–15 October – Romantic and Classic Jewels

On 13 October, La Sylphide returns, with Camilla Mazzi and Alexei Timofeyev, while the Mariinsky Concert Hall offers a lyrical performance of Dvořák’s Rusalka.
14 October brings The Fountain of Bakhchisarai, danced by Olesya Novikova, Nikita Korneyev, Danila Korsuntsev, and Maria Bulanova — a ballet steeped in passion and dramatic storytelling.
15 October at Mariinsky II presents the visionary Nutcracker staged by Mihail Chemiakin, with Maria Shirinkina and Alexander Sergeev, a modern and deeply theatrical reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s classic.

19–25 October – The Great Romantic Ballets

Mid-month, Don Quixote returns on 19 October, featuring Elena Svinko, Elena Yevseyeva, and Alexei Timofeyev.
Then, Giselle takes the stage in a series of luminous performances: on 24 October, Maria Khoreva and Yevgeny Konovalov lead the cast; on 25 October, Olesya Novikova partners Minchul Jeon, preceded by a matinée of Giselle by the Leonid Yakobson Ballet Theatre.

30 October – Giselle with May Nagahisa

The month concludes in beauty on 30 October, with Giselle starring the divine May Nagahisa, whose fragile lyricism and crystalline technique have made her one of the most captivating young ballerinas of her generation, partnered by Even Capitaine.

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A Month of Ballet Brilliance

From the ethereal Viktoria Tereshkina and the breathtaking Kimin Kim, to the passionate Anna Nikulina, the poetic Olesya Novikova, and the radiant Maria Khoreva, October at the Mariinsky Theatre is nothing short of a celebration of the highest art of dance.
Each evening promises a new encounter with beauty, each performance a moment suspended in time.

Under the shimmering lights of the Mariinsky, where tradition and inspiration meet, this October will be remembered as a month of magic, movement, and timeless grace.

🇷🇺 Мариинский театр – Волшебный октябрь балета

В этом октябре Мариинский театр открывает двери для поистине великолепного балетного сезона, где искусство, красота и эмоции сливаются воедино на легендарной петербургской сцене.

Сегодня вечером, всего через несколько часов, неповторимая Виктория Терёшкина предстанет в двойном образе Одетты–Одиллии в балете «Лебединое озеро», в партнёрстве с блистательным Кимином Кимом — спектакль, который обещает стать незабываемым событием.

В этом месяце зрителей ждёт также особое выступление артистов Большого театра, которые представят жизнерадостный балет Дмитрия Шостаковича «Светлый ручей». Возможность увидеть московских звёзд — и, в особенности, восхитительную Анну Никулину, одну из самых выразительных и утончённых балерин нашего времени — настоящий подарок для поклонников балета.

Среди ожидаемых премьер — «Жизель» в исполнении Марии Хорёвой и Мэй Нагахисы, а также блистательные выступления Олеси Новиковой в «Жизели» и «Карнавале». Не обойдётся и без солнечного «Дон Кихота», где зрители смогут насладиться мастерством Марии Хорёвой, Елены Евсеевой и Анастасии Лукиной.

Такой созвездие талантов делает октябрь в Мариинском театре настоящим праздником грации, страсти и вечного искусства — месяцем, который останется в сердце каждого ценителя классического балета.

El Teatro Mariinsky abre sus puertas este octubre a una magnífica temporada de ballet, donde arte, belleza y emoción se unen en el legendario escenario de San Petersburgo.

Esta noche, en tan solo unas horas, la incomparable Viktoria Tereshkina encarnará la doble esencia de Odette-Odile en El Lago de los Cisnes, acompañada por el brillante Kimin Kim, una actuación destinada a ser inolvidable.

Este mes también trae una actuación especial del Teatro Bolshoi, con el brillante ballet El Arroyo Brillante de Dmitry Shostakovich. La oportunidad de ver a las estrellas más brillantes de Moscú, incluyendo a la radiante Anna Nikulina, una de las bailarinas más exquisitas y expresivas de nuestro tiempo, es un privilegio absoluto para los amantes del ballet.

Entre los espectáculos más destacados, esperamos con ansias Giselle de Maria Khoreva y May Nagahisa, y las cautivadoras actuaciones de Olesya Novikova en Giselle y El Carnaval. El vibrante Don Quijote, con grandes bailarines, promete veladas de puro virtuosismo y alegría. Elena Svinko, Elena Yevseyeva, Alexei Timofeyev y Ruslan Stenyushkin forman parte del elenco.

Con semejante constelación de estrellas, octubre en el Mariinsky es una celebración de gracia, pasión y arte atemporal: un mes inolvidable para todo amante del ballet clásico.

Il Teatro Mariinskij apre le porte questo ottobre a una stagione di balletto davvero magnifica, dove arte, bellezza ed emozione si uniscono sul leggendario palcoscenico di San Pietroburgo.

Stasera, tra poche ore, l'incomparabile Viktoria Tereshkina incarnerà la duplice anima di Odette-Odile ne Il lago dei cigni, affiancata dal brillante Kimin Kim, in uno spettacolo destinato a essere indimenticabile.

Questo mese, inoltre, il Teatro Bolshoi ospiterà con un'apparizione speciale il brillante balletto "La corrente luminosa" di Dmitrij Šostakovič. L'opportunità di ammirare le stelle più brillanti di Mosca, tra cui la radiosa Anna Nikulina, una delle ballerine più raffinate ed espressive del nostro tempo, è un privilegio assoluto per gli amanti del balletto.

Tra i momenti salienti, attendiamo con impazienza Giselle di Maria Khoreva e May Nagahisa, e le accattivanti performance di Olesya Novikova in Giselle e Le Carnaval. Il sempre vibrante Don Chisciotte, con grandi ballerini, promette serate di puro virtuosismo e gioia. Elena Svinko, Elena Yevseyeva, Alexei Timofeyev, Ruslan Stenyushkin sono nel cast.

Con una tale costellazione di stelle, ottobre al Mariinsky è una celebrazione di grazia, passione e arte senza tempo: un mese da ricordare per ogni amante del balletto classico.

Le Théâtre Mariinsky ouvre ses portes en octobre pour une saison de ballet absolument magnifique, où art, beauté et émotion s'unissent sur la légendaire scène de Saint-Pétersbourg.

Ce soir, dans quelques heures seulement, l'incomparable Viktoria Terechkina incarnera la double âme d'Odette-Odile dans Le Lac des Cygnes, aux côtés du brillant Kimin Kim – une performance qui promet d'être inoubliable.

Ce mois-ci, le Théâtre Bolchoï sera également l'invité d'honneur avec le ballet étincelant Le Ruisseau Lumineux de Dmitri Chostakovitch. L'occasion de voir les plus grandes étoiles de Moscou – dont la radieuse Anna Nikouline, l'une des ballerines les plus exquises et expressives de notre époque – est un privilège absolu pour les amateurs de ballet.

Parmi les temps forts, nous attendons avec impatience Giselle de Maria Khoreva et May Nagahisa, ainsi que les performances captivantes d'Olesya Novikova dans Giselle et Le Carnaval. L'indémodable Don Quichotte, avec ses danseurs exceptionnels, promet des soirées de pure virtuosité et de joie. Elena Svinko, Elena Yevseyeva, Alexei Timofeyev et Ruslan Stenyushkin figurent au casting.

Avec une telle constellation de stars, octobre au Mariinsky est une célébration de la grâce, de la passion et d'un art intemporel – un mois inoubliable pour tout amateur de ballet classique.

Moscow - Swan Lake - 16/18 april 2024

 Eh bien, maintenant nous avons une excuse pour retourner à Moscou, oui les amis, on ne peut pas manquer le nouveau Lac des Cygnes, qui sera un événement. Le jour de l'ouverture, le 16 avril, cette mini-série de quatre représentations s'ouvre avec la grande danseuse Anna Nikulina aux côtés du fabuleux prince Semyon Chudin. Grande muse et danseuse mythique du ballet international, considérée comme l'une des meilleures danseuses de l'histoire du ballet mondial, Ekaterina Maximova fut la professeure d'Anna Nikulina, et voilà le résultat, nous avons sur scène l'une des Odette les plus délicates et divines qui est actuellement sur la scène internationale, en plus, Anna Nikulina a eu la chance d'avoir comme professeur qui, selon les experts, a été la meilleure Aurore du Bolchoï, Nina Semizorova, que j'ai eu la chance de voir danser, et elle est vraiment une référence, une aube divine, tout comme les deux grands professeurs ont su transmettre à leur disciple la divine Anna Nikulina qui dansait déjà le Lac des Cygnes lorsqu'elle était très jeune, à 19 ans je crois, et depuis elle est sans doute l'une des danseuses de la planète qui a actuellement le plus régulièrement dansé ce rôle difficile d'Odette Odile. La danseuse superlative Chudin sera comme toujours une merveille à ses côtés, cette performance pourrait donc être mémorable. Le lendemain, nous aurons à nouveau Le Lac des Cygnes, cette fois avec mon danseur préféré, Artem Ovcharenko, qui sera un luxe d'avoir comme prince, et à ses côtés la danseuse soliste Arina Denisova, qui a déjà dansé le rôle d'Odette avec un aplomb, une technique sûre et une personnalité captivante, la danseuse promet un avenir radieux.

Le lendemain, dernier jour du Lac des Cygnes, nous aurons une autre de mes fabuleuses danseuses célèbres et les plus belles de la compagnie, une de mes préférées précisément avec Anna Nikulina, Yulia Stepanova. Je suis sa carrière depuis tellement longtemps que j'en ai oublié combien de fois je l'ai vue danser et je n'arrive pas à décider quel est son meilleur rôle. Honnêtement, elle danse tout divinement, tout, c'est une danseuse vraiment magnifique, elle est élégante, grande, belle, des lignes inégalées, une excellente technique, magnifique, elle a tout pour être une danseuse étoile et c'est précisément ce qu'elle est, la première danseuse de Moscou, une des meilleures au monde à mon avis, sans doute. Cette danseuse est divine comme Raymonda, c'est mon rôle préféré pour elle, même si dans Odette et Odile elle est aussi sensationnelle, surtout dans Odile, puisque c'est une femme qui captive par son look simple, c'est une star au firmament russe, elle pourrait On peut dire qu'elle est aujourd'hui, avec les stars de Saint-Pétersbourg, la meilleure danseuse de Russie, même si pour moi elle reste la reine, Svetlana Zakharova et Viktoria Tereshkina. Je vous souhaite une bonne soirée de ballet dans ce magnifique théâtre de Moscou avec la plus belle musique que Tchaïkovski ait pu composer pour créer le ballet le plus légendaire qui ait connu autant de succès ces derniers temps. Nous le verrons bientôt au cinéma à Londres le 24 avec la superstar Yasmine Naghdi, et la compagnie du Ballet de l'Opéra de Rome s'envolera également pour Barcelone pour présenter sa version du Lac des Cygnes avec la réalisatrice Eleonora Abbagnatto, même si nous ne connaissons pas encore le casting. de ces jours à Barcelone, ni si Anna Nikulina et Semyon seront invités, qui l'étaient déjà lorsque cette même production a été proposée à Rome, peut-être seront-ils invités à Barcelone, nous ne le savons pas, dès que nous sachez que nous vous informerons, ce serait merveilleux, même si dans ce cas, j'ai aussi très envie de rencontrer les stars du ballet du Ballet de Rome. Nous vous informerons dès que nous saurons quelque chose. A Paris on prépare déjà le retour d'une série pour l'été, qui sera merveilleux, car on sait déjà qui dansera Odette/Odile et ses princes, les castings sont oniriques, le Lac des Cygnes est un succès dans toute l'Europe. Le Ballet de Kiev connaît également un grand succès lors de ses tournées européennes qui coïncideront à Barcelone avec le Ballet de l'Opéra de Rome.

Well, now we have an excuse to go to Moscow again, yes friends, one cannot miss the new Swan Lake, which will be an event. On the opening day, April 16, this mini series of four performances opens with the great dancer Anna Nikulina alongside the fabulous prince Semyon Chudin. The great muse and mythical dancer of international ballet, considered one of the best dancers in the history of world ballet, Ekaterina Maximova was Anna Nikulina's teacher, and there is the result, we have on stage one of the most delicate and divine Odette who There is currently on the international scene, in addition, Anna Nikulina has been lucky enough to have as a teacher who, according to experts, has been the best Aurora of the Bolshoi, Nina Semizorova, who I have been lucky enough to see dance, and she truly is a a reference, divine dawn, just as the two great teachers have been able to transmit to their disciple the divine Anna Nikulina who already danced Swan Lake when she was very young, I think at 19 years old, and since then she has been without a doubt a of the dancers on the planet who has currently most regularly danced this difficult role of Odette Odile. The superlative dancer Chudin will be a marvel as always alongside her, so this performance could be memorable.The next day we have Swan Lake again, this time with my favorite dancer, Artem Ovcharenko, who will be a luxury to have as a prince. At his side will be the solo dancer Arina Denisova, who has already danced the role of Odette with poise and a safe technique and a Captivating personality, the dancer promises a bright future.

The next day, the last day of Swan Lake, we will have another of my fabulous famous and most beautiful dancers from the company, one of my favorites precisely along with Anna Nikulina, Yulia Stepanova. I have been following her career for so long that I have forgotten how many times I have seen her dance, and I can't decide which is her best role. Honestly, she dances everything divinely, everything, she is a truly magnificent dancer, she is elegant. , tall, beautiful, unsurpassed lines, excellent technique, gorgeous, she has everything to be a star dancer which is precisely what she is, the first dancer in Moscow, one of the best in the world in my opinion, without a doubt. This dancer is divine as Raymonda, it is my favorite role for her, although in Odette and Odile she is also sensational, especially in Odile, since she is a woman who captivates with her simple look, she is a star in the Russian firmament, she could It can be said that she is, along with the stars of Saint Petersburg, the best dancer in Russia today, although for me she is still the queen, Svetlana Zakharova and Viktoria Tereshkina. I wish you a happy evening at the ballet in this beautiful Moscow theater with the most beautiful music that Tchaikovsky could compose to create the most legendary ballet that has been so successful in recent times. We will soon see it in the cinema in London on the 24th with the superstar Yasmine Naghdi, also the Rome Opera Ballet company will fly to Barcelona to present its version of Swan Lake with the director Eleonora Abbagnatto, although we still do not know the casting of those days in Barcelona, nor if Anna Nikulina and Semyon will be invited, who were already invited when this same production was offered in Rome, perhaps they will be invited to Barcelona, we do not know, as soon as we know we will inform you, it would be wonderful , although in this case I also really want to meet the ballet stars of the Rome Ballet. We will inform you as soon as we know something. In Paris they are already preparing the return of a series for the summer, which will be wonderful, because we already know who will dance Odette / Odile and her princes, the castings are dreamlike, Swan Lake is being a success in All Europe. The kyiv Ballet is also achieving great success in its European tours that will coincide in Barcelona with the Rome Opera Ballet.

Bene, ora abbiamo una scusa per andare di nuovo a Mosca, sì amici, non ci si può perdere il nuovo Lago dei Cigni, che sarà un evento. Il giorno dell'inaugurazione, il 16 aprile, questa mini serie di quattro spettacoli si apre con la grande ballerina Anna Nikulina accanto al favoloso principe Semyon Chudin. Grande musa e mitica ballerina del balletto internazionale, considerata una delle migliori ballerine della storia del balletto mondiale, Ekaterina Maximova è stata l'insegnante di Anna Nikulina, ed ecco il risultato, abbiamo sul palco una delle Odette più delicate e divine che ci siano è attualmente sulla scena internazionale, inoltre, Anna Nikulina ha avuto la fortuna di avere come insegnante quella che, secondo gli esperti, è stata la migliore Aurora del Bolshoi, Nina Semizorova, che ho avuto la fortuna di vedere ballare, e lei è davvero un riferimento, un'alba divina, così come i due grandi maestri hanno saputo trasmettere alla loro discepola la divina Anna Nikulina che già da giovanissima ballava il Lago dei Cigni, credo a 19 anni, e da allora è stata senza dubbio una delle ballerine del pianeta che attualmente ha ballato più regolarmente questo difficile ruolo di Odette Odile. Il loro principe sarà, come sempre, il favoloso Chudin che ci offrirà la sua eccellente tecnica e la sua brillante musicalità che ci fanno rivivere la storia d'amore tra il principe e la principessa del cigno.Il giorno dopo avremo di nuovo il Lago dei Cigni, questa volta con il mio ballerino preferito, Artem Ovcharenko, che sarà un lusso avere come principe, al suo fianco ci sarà la ballerina solista Arina Denisova, che ha già ballato il ruolo di Odette con portamento e una tecnica sicura e una personalità accattivante, la ballerina promette un futuro luminoso.

Il giorno dopo, l'ultimo giorno del Lago dei Cigni, avremo un'altra delle mie favolose ballerine famose e più belle della compagnia, una delle mie preferite proprio insieme ad Anna Nikulina, Yulia Stepanova. Seguo la sua carriera da così tanto tempo che ho dimenticato quante volte l'ho vista ballare e non so decidere quale sia il suo ruolo migliore. Onestamente balla tutto divinamente, tutto, è una ballerina davvero magnifica, è elegante. , alta, bellissima, linee insuperabili, tecnica eccellente, stupenda, ha tutto per essere una ballerina stellata ed è proprio quello che è, la prima ballerina a Mosca, una delle migliori al mondo secondo me, senza un dubbio. Questa ballerina è divina come Raymonda, è il mio ruolo preferito per lei, anche se in Odette e Odile è anche sensazionale, soprattutto in Odile, poiché è una donna che affascina con il suo aspetto semplice, è una stella nel firmamento russo, potrebbe Si può dire che sia, insieme alle star di San Pietroburgo, la migliore ballerina russa di oggi, anche se per me è ancora la regina, Svetlana Zakharova e Viktoria Tereshkina. Vi auguro una felice serata al balletto in questo bellissimo teatro di Mosca con la musica più bella che Čajkovskij potesse comporre per creare il balletto più leggendario che ha avuto tanto successo negli ultimi tempi. Lo vedremo presto al cinema a Londra il 24 con la superstar Yasmine Naghdi, anche la compagnia del Balletto dell'Opera di Roma volerà a Barcellona per presentare la sua versione del Lago dei cigni con la regista Eleonora Abbagnatto, anche se non si conosce ancora il casting di quei giorni a Barcellona, ​​né se saranno invitati Anna Nikulina e Semyon, che erano già stati invitati quando questa stessa produzione fu rappresentata a Roma, forse saranno invitati a Barcellona, ​​non lo sappiamo, non appena avremo sappiate che vi informeremo, sarebbe bellissimo, anche se in questo caso ho tanta voglia di conoscere anche le stelle del balletto del Balletto di Roma. Vi informeremo non appena sapremo qualcosa. A Parigi stanno già preparando il ritorno di una serie per l'estate, che sarà bellissima, perché sappiamo già chi ballerà Odette/Odile e i suoi principi, i casting sono da sogno, Il Lago dei Cigni sta avendo successo in tutta Europa. Grande successo sta ottenendo il Balletto di Kyiv anche nelle tournée europee che coincideranno a Barcellona con il Balletto dell'Opera di Roma.

Moscow - Giselle - 16 & 17 january 2024

Le 17 janvier prochain il y aura une représentation mémorable, ce sera un grand succès, je le sens. Les protagonistes sont deux des plus grandes stars de la danse internationale et ils vont danser ensemble dans le merveilleux ballet Giselle. Eleonora Sevenard et Denis Rodkin seront les stars de cette soirée tant attendue du 17 janvier 2024. Elizaveta Kokoreva dansera juste la veille avant d'offrir un rêve à Giselle, considérée comme l'une des meilleures danseuses du monde, il ne fait aucun doute que la public chanceux qui est En assistant à cette performance particulière, vous pouvez vous considérer privilégié, nous sommes sans aucun doute face à une Giselle de la plus haute catégorie, je dirais, unique. exquis.Daniil Potaptsev sera son partenaire de représentation. Myrtha sera la fabuleuse et merveilleuse danseuse Yulia Stepanova qui nous offrira une performance sublime. 

Il prossimo 17 gennaio ci sarà uno spettacolo memorabile, sarà un grande successo, lo sento. I protagonisti sono due delle più grandi star della danza internazionale e balleranno insieme nel meraviglioso balletto Giselle. Eleonora Sevenard e Denis Rodkin saranno i protagonisti di quella notte tanto attesa del 17 gennaio 2024. Elizaveta Kokoreva ballerà proprio il giorno prima regalando un sogno a Giselle, considerata una delle migliori ballerine al mondo, non c'è dubbio che la fortunato pubblico che assistendo a questa particolare performance potete ritenervi dei privilegiati, senza dubbio siamo di fronte ad una Giselle di altissima categoria, direi unica. squisito.Daniil Potaptsev sarà il suo partner di rappresentanza. Myrtha sarà la favolosa e meravigliosa ballerina Yulia Stepanova che ci offrirà una performance sublime.

Next January 17th there will be a memorable performance, it will be a great success, I sense it. The protagonists are two of the biggest stars of international dance and they are going to dance together in the wonderful ballet Giselle. Eleonora Sevenard and Denis Rodkin will be the stars of that long-awaited night on January 17, 2024. Elizaveta Kokoreva will dance just the day before offering a dream Giselle, considered one of the best dancers in the world, there is no doubt that the lucky audience who is By witnessing this particular performance you can consider yourself privileged, without a doubt we are facing a Giselle of the highest category, I would say, unique. exquisite.Daniil Potaptsev will be her representation partner. Myrtha will be the fabulous and wonderful dancer Yulia Stepanova who will offer us a sublime performance.