FIVE OUTSTANDING BALLETS FROM THE LEGENDARY TEATRO ALLA SCALA: ROMEO AND JULIET: The stars of this masterly performance are Roberto Bolle and Misty Copeland, together for the first time in this ballet. THE SLEEPING BEAUTY: “Timofej Andrijashenko had a great debut with the Désiré of Nureyev. Polina Semionova was an amazing Aurora” (Strata Gemmi) “A great production, a success thanks to a superlative and thrilling ballet company.” (LUUK) DON QUIXOTE: Classical ballet stars Natalia Osipova and Leonid Sarafanov make this a breathtaking distinctive performance. LE CORSAIRE: “The star is the ballet company, in dazzling form” (Il Giorno), “Impeccable” (Informadanza). THE LOVER´S GARDEN: “The creative genius of the choreographer Volpini leaves a strong mark on this new production, confirming the talent.“ (giornaledelladanza.com)
Don Quixote
In this production from Teatro alla Scala, the ballet Don Quixote is shown in the legendary choreography of Rudolf Nureyev. Nureyev’s intention by fusing together the worlds of commedia dell’arte and classical ballet to create a visual feast for ist audience, has made Don Quixote one of the most-loved ballets world-wide. With ist sparkling energy and the bright colours of the staging by Raffaele Del Savio and Anna Anni, Rudolf Nureyev’s Don Quixote transports audiences with freshness, joy and choreographic splendour to a enchanting Spain, with gypsy dances, fandangos, matadors, windmills and the airy candour of the Garden of the Dryads.