The
programme has been specially prepared for South African audiences by the
company’s artistic director Anatoly Emelianov and is certain to thrill
classical ballet enthusiasts of all ages.
The programme opens with the world premiere of
Emelianov’s new production of one of Tchaikovsky’s undoubted masterpieces, the
one-act ballet, Manfred. The second
half features two evergreen favourites - a suite from The Sleeping Beauty featuring the original Marius Petipa
choreography and the one-act Romeo and
Juliet choreographed by Emelianov.
Crown of
the Russian Ballet is proudly presented by impresario Edouard Miasnikov who
specialises in sharing Russian culture with South African audiences in the
interests of widening cultural exchange and dialogue.
Booking is at Computicket and early booking is
advised to avoid disappointment. Tickets priced from R150 to R280.