Classic ballets bring magic and romance to Nottingham
Beloved ballet classics Swan Lake and The Nutcracker will take to the stage at the Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham next month – courtesy of a renowned dance company.
Founded in 1947 and renowned for its award-winning soloists and acclaimed corps de ballet, Varna International Ballet has been delighting audiences for decades at home in Bulgaria and abroad. Led by artistic director Daniela Dimova, the company presents much-loved classics to charm audiences who are new to ballet and ballet connoisseurs alike. The performances are accompanied by live music from the Varna International Ballet Orchestra, led by Azat Maxutov, music director and chief conductor.
Often considered the greatest romantic ballet of all time, Swan Lake is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score, with choreography by Marius Petipa, Lev Ivanov, Sergey Bobrov and Natalia Matus-Marchuk. The compelling tale of tragic romance spans from the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation.
The Nutcracker begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. When midnight strikes, theatregoers are swept away to a fairytale world where nothing is quite as it seems: toy dolls spring to life, the Mouse King and his army battle with the Nutcracker Prince and audience members travel through the Land of Snow to an enchanted place where the magic really begins. The spellbinding ballet features Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, and choreography by Vasily Vainonen, revised by Sergey Bobrov.
Daniela Dimova said: “We are thrilled to be bringing our highly talented company of dancers and musicians back to the UK. We can’t wait to perform for British audiences again and to bring these magical ballets to life on stage.”
Swan Lake can be seen on Monday January 12 and Tuesday January 13 at 7.30pm. The Nutcracker can be seen on Wednesday January 14 at 2pm and 7.30pm.
Visit www.trch.co.uk or call 0115 989 5555 to book.