Ballet works of December: from "The Snow Queen" to Radu Poklitaru's Christmas ballet

Ballet works of December: from "The Snow Queen" to Radu Poklitaru's Christmas ballet

On the eve of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the ballet scene of Kyiv and Lviv comes alive with new performances that promise to enchant the audience. Instead of the traditional "Nutcracker", this year's season includes the exciting ballet "The Snow Queen", as well as other works worth attention.

1. The Snow Queen

The performance "The Snow Queen" offers not only the famous fairy tale plot of Hans Christian Andersen, but also original choreography by ballet masters Aniko Rekhviashvili and Viktor Ishchuk. Applied music by Edvard Grieg, Jules Massenet and August Olmes provides a captivating soundtrack to this sophisticated performance.

2. Soychny wing

The modern interpretation of Ivan Franko's novel is noted for its vividness and emotionality. Choreographer Georgy Kovtun, together with decorator Andrii Zlobin and costume designer Dmytro Kuryat, bring a modern charm to this ballet, and music by Anatoly Kos-Anatolsky adds emotional depth to the plot. In Soychyna Kryla, which replaces The Nutcracker, the theater aims to establish a new Christmas tradition and define Ukrainian ballet as an integral part of the festive mood every year.

3. One minute before Christmas

Theater "Kyiv Modern Ballet" offers a unique holiday ballet-journey called "One minute before Christmas". Using the music of Saint-Saëns and the incomparable Shchedrik, this performance promises to be not only a thoughtful, but also an extremely emotional experience. An exciting performance combining classical and modern dance is created by the "Kyiv Modern Ballet" theater. The main intrigue is whether the main character will be able to overcome all obstacles and turn his fears into the brightest dreams. It promises to be an exciting and unpredictable performance that will combine classics and modern dance trends.