SWAN LAKE
SWAN LAKE.
Ballet in four acts – 18th Classical Season
Company: Imperial Heritage Ballet
Date: November 6 at 8:30 p.m.
Location: UC3M Auditorium (Leganés Campus)
Duration: 140′ (1st half: 60′; Halftime: 20′; 2nd half: 60′)
Price: Starting at €28
FAMILY PACKAGE: A €3 discount per ticket for purchases of at least 4 general admission tickets for Zone A or 4 general admission tickets for Zone B.
Full of romance, mystery, and beauty, “Swan Lake” is one of the most admired works in the classical repertoire. In this production by the Imperial Heritage Ballet, the story of Odette and Prince Siegfried comes to life in a performance where the power of emotion blends with the elegance of dance and the timeless beauty of the music.
By a lake shrouded in mystery, Siegfried meets Odette, a young woman condemned by a spell to take the form of a swan. A love blossoms between them that is capable of defying Rothbart’s power, but the arrival of Odile, the seductive Black Swan, turns the promise of happiness into a game of illusion, intrigue, and fate. It is a story of love and loyalty, in which light confronts darkness and hope endures even in the face of adversity.
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s score, intense and deeply moving, accompanies every moment of the story. Intense and deeply moving, it accompanies every moment of the story. Its melodies give voice to what words cannot express: Odette’s delicacy, Siegfried’s passion, Odile’s magnetism, and the mysterious atmosphere of the lake. Music and movement merge, guiding the audience through a succession of images brimming with poetry and drama.
The choreography brings the lightness and elegance of the swan to the movements and lines of the human body. The harmony of the corps de ballet, along with the precision and fluidity of the arms, creates a striking image, especially in the lake scenes and in the famous Dance of the Little Swans, one of the most recognizable and demanding passages in classical ballet.
Founded by a European producer and composed of artists of various nationalities, the Imperial Heritage Ballet upholds classical tradition through meticulously crafted, visually elegant productions designed to truly connect with the audience.
In this production, artistic rigor is combined with surprisingly realistic set design, dazzling costumes, and handcrafted props featuring sumptuous details. The energy and sensitivity of the performers breathe life into the story, creating an immersive, accessible interpretation that remains true to the spirit of the work.
An invitation to step into a world of passion, charm, and emotion, where the discipline of ballet meets the magic of dance. Swan Lake is an experience of great visual and musical beauty, marked by technical virtuosity, elegance, and poetic staging: a performance destined to remain in the audience’s memory.
Music: PIOTR TCHAIKOVSKY
Libretto: VLADIMIR BEGICHEV and VASILY GELTZER
Choreography: MARIUS PETIPA and LEV IVANOV
Set Design and Costumes: CLASSIC STAGE
Running time: 140 minutes (includes a 20-minute intermission)
Recommended for ages 3 and up