Swan lake in London - Coliseum by State Ballet of Georgia
The acclaimed State Ballet of Georgia comes to London with a full-length classic production of Swan lake with International ballet stars!
Review from www.danceeurope.net
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Dance Europe Issue #275 OctoberNovember 2024 English Krcmar
For the first time in its 175 year history, State Ballet of Georgia comes to London in August 2024 with a full-length classic production of Swan Lake. All performances are accompanied by the English National Opera Orchestra.
(State Ballet of Georgia after performance on 29th of August)
(With special guests, Susan Jaffe - director of American Ballet theatre and Kevin O'Hare - director of Royal Ballet)
Under the masterful direction of Nina Ananiashvili, a world-renowned former prima ballerina with both the Bolshoi Ballet and the American Ballet Theatre, the company has flourished, and their performance in London is no exception. Ananiashvili’s return to her homeland in 2004 marked the beginning of a new era for the State Ballet of Georgia, infusing the company with her own blend of passion, precision, and artistic innovation. This production of Swan Lake stands as a pinnacle of her vision, merging classical purity with contemporary sensibilities.
(from left: Michal Krcmar - Lead Principal dancer FNB, Yan Chen - International ballet master, Chloe Misseldine - Principal dancer ABT, Nina Ananiashvili - director SBG, Susan Jaffe - director ABT)
The ballet itself is a feast for the eyes and ears, combining Tchaikovsky’s timeless score with the intricate choreography that has made Swan Lake the most beloved ballet in the world. Staged for the company by Ananiashvili’s long-term dance partner, Alexei Fadeechev, this rendition is breathtaking. It features hand-painted backdrops created by the talented artisans at the Georgian Opera House’s workshops, along with nearly 100 costumes designed by theatrical legend Vyacheslav Okunev. The craftsmanship of these elements is remarkable, elevating the visual splendour of the production. The white tutus shimmer with an almost ethereal quality, and the lakeside and ballroom settings draw the audience deep into the fantasy world of this iconic ballet.
(Chloe Misseldine and Michal Krcmar in Black swan, photo - Elliot Franks)
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Odette/Odille will be performed by Nino Samadashvili, a leading Georgian soloist and Principal Dancer at the State Ballet of Georgia; Laura Fernandez, who is half-Ukrainian and half-Spanish, and fled Moscow and her position as first soloist with the Stanislavsky Theatre in 2022 as Russia invaded Ukraine; Chloe Misseldine, who joins the State Ballet of Georgia as a Guest from American Ballet Theater; and Ukrainian soloist Anastasia Matvienko, who was previously star at the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg and is now a principal at the Slovenian National Ballet.
(from left: Maina Gielgud - International ballet master/coach, Chloe Misseldine, Alessandra Ferri - artistic director of Wiener Staatsoper ballet, Michal Krcmar)
Prince Siegfried will be performed by leading Georgian soloist Daler Zaparov, who has previously danced with Universal Ballet Company, Seoul and Astana Opera; Oleg Legai, a former soloist with the Czech National Ballet; and Michal Krcmar, star dancer of Finnish National Ballet.
Swan Lake will be accompanied by the English National Opera Orchestra.
Based at the stunning Opera and Ballet State Theatre in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, this company of “versatile and accomplished” dancers (The New York Times) has soared under the bold artistic direction of world-renowned, Georgian-born Nina Ananiashvili, former prima ballerina with Bolshoi Ballet and American Ballet Theatre. Ananiashvili, considered one of the all-time greats, returned home to her native country in 2004 to lead the company. The company’s last visit to the UK was in 2008 where they performed at the Edinburgh International Festival
(Anastasia Matvienko and Michal Krcmar)
Comprising a company of 70, sumptuous sets, and magnificent costumes, State Ballet of Georgia’s Swan Lake is set to be spectacular!
(Anastasia Matvienko, Tatyana Rastorgueva, Michal Krcmar)
From the first immortal bars of Tchaikovsky’s score, State Ballet of Georgia’s Swan Lake beckons the audience to another world. Ballet fans, including those who will make Swan Lake their first experience at the ballet, will be captivated by Prince Siegfried’s love for the Swan Queen Odette and the drama of their battle against the evil sorcerer Rothbart.
From the unforgettable corps de ballet moving in magical unison as majestic, glimmering swans to the fiery and refined dances in the spectacular ballroom scenes, this romantic fable inspires awe and wonder.
(Chloe Misseldine and Michal Krcmar - photo Sasha Gusov)
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https://www.michal-krcmar.cz/en/photos/swan-lake/swan-lake-in-royal-opera-house-london/
Review from www.Gramilano.com
https://www.gramilano.com/2024/08/review-swan-lake-with-the-state-ballet-of-georgia-in-london/
MICHAL KRCMAR - Biography with State Ballet of Georgia
