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Set to Tchaikovsky’s glittering score, Swan Lake is the epitome of classical ballet, beloved the world over for its lyricism, musicality and brilliant choreography and for a love story that is both symbolic and intimate. Artistic Director Emerita Karen Kain gives renewed emphasis to the emotion and humanity of Swan Lake in a new staging inspired by Erik Bruhn’s landmark version but in her own bold vision. A gesture of love to a company and artform that has been her home for over 50 years.
The Creator
Karen Kain joined The National Ballet of Canada in 1969 and was promoted to Principal Dancer in 1971. Over the course of her dancing career, she collaborated with top choreographers, toured internationally and worked on stage and in film as a guest artist. Karen led the National Ballet as Artistic Director with great success from 2005, until she stepped down in June 2021 and was named Artistic Director Emerita.
The Composer
The late 19th century Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky created some of the most popular works in the classical repertoire, particularly his three full-length scores for ballet: Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker. His body of work includes full-length operas, symphonies and concertos.
Event Artists
Karen Kain, C.C., LL.D., D.Litt., O.Ont, director; Karen Kain, Christopher Stowell and Robert Binet after Erik Bruhn, Lev Ivanov and Marius Petipa, coreographers; Gabriela Týlešová, costume designer; The National Ballet of CanadaNational Ballet of Canada: Swan Lake
Date/Time
Friday, June 10, 2022
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Four seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
145 Queen St W
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5H 4G1
Price
$45-174
Phone
416-345-9595
Website
https://national.ballet.ca/Productions/Swan-Lake
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