Classical ballet release event for 2012 - Tchaikovsky’s ballet in a new production for the reopening of the historic Bolshoi Ballet stage.

The ballet also celebrates superstar David Hallberg's Bolshoi debut, the first American principal soloist ever to be hired by the Bolshoi Ballet. The choreographer, Yuri Grigorovich presents a new version of his most famous choreography for a breath taking experience in splendid sets designed by Ezio Frigerio and more than 400 new costumes designed by Franca Squarciapino.

Princess Aurora is danced by the principal Svetlana Zakharova, well known to Parisian audiences thanks to her many performances at the Palais Garnier. They are joined by a great cast: Maria Allash (Lilac Fairy), Artem Ovcharenko (Bluebird) and Nina Kaptsova (Princess Florine).

Choreography: Yuri Grigorovich, Nov 2011
Sets design: Ezio Frigerio
Costumes design: Franca Squarciapino

"David Hallberg: Elegant in all things, boasting a space-cleaving jump, he is a princely dancer." - Financial Times