Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake
Synopsis
Prince Siegfried is celebrating his coming of age. The Queen Mother informs him that, the following day, during the grand ball held to mark his birthday, he must choose a future wife. Displeased at not being able to choose her out of love, he goes into the forest during the night. It is then that he spots a flock of swans. He raises his crossbow, prepares to shoot, but stops immediately: before him stands a beautiful woman dressed in white swan feathers, followed by twelve other women dressed in the same way, four of whom are known as the ‘little swans’. ‘Swan Lake’ is a ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, comprising 4 acts and 4 scenes, or 3 acts and 4 scenes. The staging is based on a libretto by Vladimir Begichev and Vasili Geltser. The story is an ancient German legend recounting the tale of the beautiful Princess Odette, transformed into a swan by the curse of the evil sorcerer Rothbart. Recorded live at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, on 17 March 2015.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 12, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ross MacGibbon
- Original Score
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Original Title
- Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Studios
- Royal Opera House, Opus Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ross MacGibbon
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Liam Scarlett
Department Leadership Roster
Liam Scarlett
Producer
Ross MacGibbon
Director
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What is Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake about?
Prince Siegfried is celebrating his coming of age. The Queen Mother informs him that, the following day, during the grand ball held to mark his birthday, he must choose a future wife. Displeased at not being able to choose her out of love, he goes into the forest during the night. It is then that he spots a flock of swans. He raises his crossbow, prepares to shoot, but stops immediately: before him stands a beautiful woman dressed in white swan feathers, followed by twelve other women dressed in the same way, four of whom are known as the ‘little swans’. ‘Swan Lake’ is a ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, comprising 4 acts and 4 scenes, or 3 acts and 4 scenes. The staging is based on a libretto by Vladimir Begichev and Vasili Geltser. The story is an ancient German legend recounting the tale of the beautiful Princess Odette, transformed into a swan by the curse of the evil sorcerer Rothbart. Recorded live at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, on 17 March 2015.
Who directed Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake?
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake was directed by Ross MacGibbon.
Who stars in Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake?
The principal cast of Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake includes Marianela Núñez, Vadim Muntagirov, Bennet Gartside, Elizabeth McGorian, Alexander Campbell.
When was Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake released and how long is it?
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.