LET LOVE PREVAIL

Experience the heartbreak, power and magic of Swan Lake

In addition to its main stage productions in Brisbane, the Queensland Ballet will perform Ben Stevenson’s acclaimed Swan Lake at the Empire Theatre this winter.

Set to Tschaicovsky’s powerful score, this classical ballet is a must-see.

The highly skilled dancers showcase the artistry, perfect technique and balance required to perform this production and, in particular, the dual role of Odette and Odile.

In the words of Lucy Green, a soloist with Queensland Ballet, the role of Odette/odile is “absolutely one of the most challenging roles”, as a dancer must portray not only one character, but must “fully embody two completely opposing characters and personalities”.

Swan Lake is a story of love, loss, betrayal and freedom.

The story unfolds the tragedy of Odette and Prince Siegfried, whose true love prevails against the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart and his malicious daughter, Odile.

When composed in 1875, Tchaicovsky’s score was thought to be too complicated.

As a result, the first year of production for Swan Lake was a failure.

Enter Marius Petipa, the Premier Maître de Ballet at the Russian Imperial Theatre, and Lev Ivanov, who revived Tchaicovsky’s score almost 20 years after its composition.

Swan Lake grew into one of the best known, internationally acclaimed classical ballets of all time, with a story and score jam-packed with drama and character.

If you’re looking for something to warm you in the heart of winter, Swan

Lake is just the thing. Each production will run for 2 hours and 10 minutes and will include an interval of 20 minutes, to stretch the legs.