St. Petersburg Ballet

The St. Petersburg Ballet is one of the world's leading classical ballet companies. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the company presents the best-known and most beloved classical ballet works in spectacular productions that have been highly successful all over the world. The jewel in the crown of the company is the internationally renowned prima ballerina Irina Kolesnikova. First program – Giselle Music – Adolphe Adam Choreography – Jean Coralli, Jules Perrault, Marius Petipa...

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The St. Petersburg Ballet is one of the world’s leading classical ballet companies. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the company presents the best-known and most beloved classical ballets in spectacular productions that have been highly successful around the world. The jewel in the company’s crown is the internationally renowned prima ballerina Irina Kolesnikova.

First program – Giselle

Music – Adolf Adam
Choreography – Jean Coralli, Jules Perrault, Marius Petipa

Second program – Swan Lake

Music – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography – Marius Petipa, Lev Ivanov

“Irina Kolesnikova is a true legend in her own lifetime, and her performance of Odette/Odile in Swan Lake places her among the world’s greatest dancers.” (Daily Telegraph)

“When Kolesnikova takes the stage, she sweeps audiences away with her larger-than-life personality and breathtaking technique. Charming and charismatic – Kolesnikova is a true diva.” (Times)

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