Main Performers | English National Ballet dancers: Matthew Golding - guest artist, Elena Glurdjidze, Dmitri Gruzdyev, Daria Klimentova, Zdenek Konvalina, Vadim Muntagirov, Fernanda Oliveira, Erina Takahashi - lead principals, Begona Cao, Arionel Vargas, Bridgett Zehr - principals, Esteban Berlanga, Crystal Costa, Adela Ramirez, Fabian Reimair - first soloists, Zhanat Atymtayev, Desiree Ballantyne, James Forbat, Daniel Jones, Jenna Lee - soloist, Michael Coleman, Jane Hawath - character artists |
Secondary Performers | Children from the Tring Park Scool for the Performing Arts |
Orchestra or Band | Orchestra of the English National Ballet |
Conductors | Gavin Sutherland - principal, Gerry Cornelius, Tom Seligman - guests |
Set List | 'Swan Lake', Tchaikovsky (English National Ballet) |
Performance Notes | Last here at the Hall in 2010, Derek Deane's critically acclaimed production of Swan Lake caused a sensation at its premiere in 1997 and has since been enjoyed by over 350,000 people, captivating audiences worldwide, and now returning to the Hall in 2013.
Experience the beauty and intimacy of this unrivalled spectacle as the Royal Albert Hall is transformed once again into a magical lake for this spectacular fully staged 'in the round' production. From the lakeside seats to the top of the Hall, witness English National Ballet's magnificent company of over 120 performers.
Tchaikovsky's wonderful score features some of the most beautiful music in the classical ballet repertoire. With a dramatic story line and spectacular sets and costumes, this romantic ballet will entertain and captivate you.
Derek Deane, Choreography, Peter Farmer, Design, Howard Harrison, Lighting, Tamara Rojo, Artistic Director of the English National Ballet
HRH The Duke of York attended as Patron of English National Ballet. |
Related Archival Material | Programme (RAHE/1/2013/47), Handbill (RAHE/6/2013/34), Poster (RAHE/2/2013/29), Digital Photographs |