Russian ballet at Theatre of Marcellus
Danced to the sublime music of Tchaikovsk and Minkus the creative direction of Pearls of the Russian Choreography is in the hands of Yury Vetrov and Maria Bylova.
THE South African season of Pearls of the Russian Choreography opens at the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace on August 2 with a matinee at 3pm and an evening show at 8pm, followed by special Sunday matinee on August 3 at 3pm.
Presented by The Stars of the Ballet Russia Company, this breathtaking programme features Act 2 and Act 4 of Swan Lake, the romantic pas de deux from the timeless Sleeping Beauty in which Princess Aurora and the Prince celebrate their marriage and the magnificent Grand Pas Classique from the popular Paquita.
Danced to the sublime music of Tchaikovsky (Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty) and the legendary ballet composer Minkus (Paquita), the creative direction of Pearls of the Russian Choreography is in the hands of Yury Vetrov and Maria Bylova,- who were both celebrated ballet stars of the Bolshoi Theatre during the tenure of renowned choreographer and Bolshoi Artistic Director, Grigorovich.
Maria Bylova has been described as one of the most outstanding ballerinas of all times. Her grace and elegance captivated audiences during her celebrated international career as a showcased prima ballerina of the Bolshoi Theatre.
Beautiful and talented, the featured soloists are Maria Sokolnikova and Maria Klueva from the Russian National Ballet. The impressive German Zhukovsckiy a 2012 soloist of the Bolshoi Ballet Theatre and a recent member of the Kremlin Ballet will partner them.
Mikhailov Mikhail, an award winning lead dancer, also from the Kremlin Ballet will join them.
The tickets are priced between R150 and R280 and can be secured through Computicket.
