Grand Theatre - Swan Lake

When the Vienna State Opera Ballet premiered its revival of Rudolf Nureyev's version of Swan Lake, the public's jubilation was proof of its joy in having its own Swan Lake back again. This carefully reconstructed production gives the company the opportunity to show great artistic growth. Once again, it can count itself among the important international ballet companies.
The choreographic reconstruction was in the hands of Richard Novotny, a rehearsal assistant when Nureyev created his version on the Vienna company in 1964. Novotny's meticulous and careful work gives the corps de ballet its deserved importance and allows us to see that this version has more to offer than just Nureyev nostalgia. The weight given to Prince Siegfried makes this role equal to that of Odette/Odile.
Vladimir Malakhov's prince is lyrical and romantic, technically brilliant, with light and lovely jumps. Brigitte Stadler has lovely swan arms and striking pointe work. She phrased her Odette variation beautifully, and her coquettish Odile conquered her thirty-two fouettes with flippant certainty.

Location

Grand Theatre, Lancaster

Dates

Swan Lake 14/11/2007

Wednesday 18:30 - 21:00

Road Directions

The Grand Theatre is in St. Leonardgate, close to the city centre. There is a large public Car Park (£1 after 6pm) next to the Theatre and alternative parking can be accessed from Alfred Street or Edward Street.

From M6 South:

Junction 33 -
Follow signs for Lancaster, coming through the village of Galgate and past Lancaster University.
Keep following signs for the City Centre, until reaching the one-way system in the centre.
Stay in the one-way system, keeping to the right. After the Bus Station and the Fire Station, a feeder lane brings you round the car park onto North Lane.
Follow this round, turning left into St. Leonardgate immediately after the Friary pub.
The Grand Theatre is on the right.

From M6 North:

From junction 34 -
Follow signs for Lancaster into the one-way system
Keep left, following the road round and turning into St. Leonardgate immediately after the Friary Pub.