The Legend of Swan Lake and Ugly Duckling

The Legend of Swan Lake and Ugly Duckling

The Legend of Swan Lake and Ugly Duckling : A Classical Ballet in Two Acts by Moscow State Classical Ballet

Sunday 7 October 2018, 2:30 PM

Supported by Embassy of Russia

Conductor: Evgeny Volynsky
Composer: Edvard Grieg
Libretto and Choreographers: Natalia Kasatkina, Vladimir Vasilyov
Sets Design: Elizaveta Dvorkina, M.Sokolova
Costumes Design: Elizaveta Dvorkina
 
The Ugly Duckling is lonely and fed-up, ignored by those around her who think she is too ugly to fit in. She tries to make friends with fellow ducklings, frogs, cats and even a fox, but is realizing she is not like any of these animals – leaving her feeling sad and alone. The ballet follows the duckling on her journey as she overcomes her troubles and realizes that she was beautiful all along. This retelling of the famous Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, Ugly Duckling, is the perfect opportunity for children and families to enjoy live ballet and theatre together. Apart from the ballet dancers, this performance stars 18 children from the ages of 5 to 8. Productions like this will awaken children to enjoy live ballet and love the magic of dance and ballet.