The impossible love between a human prince and a swan princess, tragic fates, the constant opposition between imagination and reality: these are the core elements of Tchaikovskys Swan Lake. Profoundly classical, Valery Kovtuns version for the Ballet of the National Opera of Ukraine is an homage to Tchaikovskys talent, but also to Marius Petipas timeless heritage. As in the original libretto, this Swan Lake ends with the two main characters death, drowned into the lakes tears. But evil is overpowered by love, and in the final apotheosis, Odette and Siegfried are forever united in a world of perfect harmony. A first class company, the Ballet Company of the National Opera of Ukraine has toured all around the world: from the United States to Europe and Asia. Thanks to its rich classical heritage, the Company has managed to win the hearts of its audience thanks to its amazing technique and artistic maestria, and as in every good dance company, the whole is equal to the sum of its parts. The Company has also, over the years, established itself as a unique talent pool, that has nurtured first class dancers such as Iana Salenko (Staatsballet Berlin), Alina Cojocaru (Royal Ballet), Maxim Beloserkovsky and Irina Dvorovenko (American Ballet Theater); and the young gifted dancers that make the Ballets reputation ensure the preservation of the classical heritage of this historical and world-renowned company.

Valery Kovtun, Natalya Matsak, Denys Nedak, Mykola Dyadura

Ballet Company of the National Opera of Ukraine