Dmitry Semionov and Sangeun Lee in Swan Lake. © Ian Whalen

Semperoper Ballett Dresden

Swan Lake

2017-11-09 20:00 2017-11-11 22:30 60 Canada/Eastern 🎟 NAC: Semperoper Ballett Dresden

https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/15910

Ballet of ballets! The majesty of the royal court, eerie moonlight on a mist-shrouded lake, a mysterious swan princess, a handsome prince, an evil sorcerer, and a curse that can only be broken by the power of true love. Swan Lake is lyrical, romantic and breathtakingly beautiful. Choreographer Aaron S. Watkin, one of Canada’s most admired dance exports and Artistic Director of the prestigious Semperoper Ballett Dresden, makes a very personal return to the original sources in this...

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Southam Hall,1 Elgin Street,Ottawa,Canada
November 9 - 11, 2017
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Dmitry Semionov and Sangeun Lee in Swan Lake. © Ian Whalen
Dmitry Semionov and Sangeun Lee in Swan Lake. © Ian Whalen
Jon Vallejo in Swan Lake. © Ian Whalen
Sangeun Lee and Dmitry Semionov in Swan Lake. © Ian Whalen
K. Fujimoto, F. P. Ricci, G. Scott, D. Semionov, S. Santoro and A. Martinez in Swan Lake. © Ian Whalen
Dance Ballet with Orchestra
“A beautifully reimagined classic by a successful Canadian expat.” Cathy Levy
  • Bilingual
  • ≈ 2 hours and 10 minutes · With intermission
Dmitry Semionov and Sangeun Lee in Swan Lake. © Ian Whalen
Jon Vallejo in Swan Lake. © Ian Whalen
Sangeun Lee and Dmitry Semionov in Swan Lake. © Ian Whalen
K. Fujimoto, F. P. Ricci, G. Scott, D. Semionov, S. Santoro and A. Martinez in Swan Lake. © Ian Whalen
Exclusive Canadian Engagement NAC Presentation

Ballet of ballets!

The majesty of the royal court, eerie moonlight on a mist-shrouded lake, a mysterious swan princess, a handsome prince, an evil sorcerer, and a curse that can only be broken by the power of true love. Swan Lake is lyrical, romantic and breathtakingly beautiful. Choreographer Aaron S. Watkin, one of Canada’s most admired dance exports and Artistic Director of the prestigious Semperoper Ballett Dresden, makes a very personal return to the original sources in this sumptuous, embellished vision of the beloved classic.