A timeless treasure of ballet: Swan Lake returns to the Teatro Regio, performed by the Latvian National Ballet of Riga – making their Italian debut. In a classical staging acclaimed throughout Europe, the tale of the enchanted swan queen Odette, Prince Siegfried, the evil sorcerer Rothbart, and the beguiling Odile is brought to life with grace and passion.
Tchaikovsky’s score wraps the story like a starry sky – flowing with romance, drama, and emotional clarity. Premiered in 1877 at the Bolshoi Theatre, Swan Lake was the Russian composer’s first ballet and remains one of the most enduring in the repertoire. Its music blends sorrow and lightness, with radiant melodies that seem drawn from an endless spring of inspiration.
The elegance of classical ballet conventions – courtly dances, midnight lakes, and enchanted flocks of swans – provide the perfect setting for this masterpiece. The choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov is revived by Aivars Leimanis. Scenic and video design by Juan Guillermo Nova, costumes by Robert Perdziola, and lighting by Ainārs Pastars complete the picture. The Orchestra of Teatro Regio Torino accompanies the soloists and ensemble of the Latvian National Ballet.