Swan Lake — State Academic Theatre Russian Ballet under the direction of Vyacheslav Gordeev

The State Academic Russian Ballet Theatre under the direction of Vyacheslav Gordeev proudly presents:

**Swan Lake!** A grand production performed by the stars of the theatre's leading cast!

Ballet in 2 acts, 4 scenes

Music by P. I. Tchaikovsky

Directed by: Vyacheslav Gordeev

Choreography by: L. Ivanov, A. Gorsky, M. Petipa, V. Gordeev

"...No political winds affect the climate in concert halls. The words that art is a messenger of peace are absolutely true. By the way, in my creative biography, it so happened that I fulfilled the mission of a cultural envoy more than once. Not only in the West but also in the East."

Vyacheslav Gordeev. The eternal classic of ballet - "Swan Lake" - in the staging of the Russian Ballet Theatre under the direction of Vyacheslav Gordeev, will delight Israeli ballet lovers in the autumn theatrical season of 2026. Classic Russian ballet, music by Tchaikovsky that mesmerizes with its beauty, performed by one of the leading ballet ensembles in the world, has long become more than just an aesthetic pleasure for ballet lovers. It has become a way to heal the soul through touching beauty and harmony that this masterpiece holds. The virtuosic choreography by Marius Petipa, staged by Vyacheslav Gordeev, luxurious sets, and costumes created by talented artists I. Nezhny and T. Tulyubyeva – this production has everything to become the highlight of the upcoming theatrical season! "Swan Lake," the most famous and beloved ballet by audiences worldwide, needs no introduction. It has been gracing the stages of leading theaters worldwide for more than a hundred years. The musical genius of Tchaikovsky, the brilliant choreography of Marius Petipa, the dramatic libretto about love and fidelity, the struggle of good and evil, all combined to create a perfect creation that one wants to enjoy over and over again, even when all the plot twists and musical numbers are known.

"Swan Lake" is a challenging production with many characters, so not every choreographer and theater dares to stage it. To make the miracle happen, to make this precious gem of world ballet sparkle with all its facets – it requires the talent and the highest skill of the artists and the choreographer who dared to take on its production. Gordeev-director approaches the great classics delicately and carefully. "Swan Lake" in the version of the Russian Ballet Theatre is a large-scale production, without cuts and reductions. In the repertoire of the Russian Ballet Theatre, "Swan Lake" holds a special place. It is the most demanded performance in the repertoire of the renowned ensemble. In November 2012, the 1000th jubilee performance of "Swan Lake" took place on the stage of the Russian Ballet Theatre. The legend of Russian ballet Vyacheslav Gordeev, an outstanding Russian dancer, premier of the Bolshoi Theatre, who dedicated his entire life to the art of ballet, has shown his talent as a choreographer. Gordeev-choreographer has earned respect and sympathy from foreign ballet criticism. In 1992, after the theater's triumphant tour in Europe, Gordeev was awarded the "Best Choreographer of the Year" prize, and later - a special Maurice Béjart prize.

The State Russian Ballet Theatre has its own special, worthy place in world ballet. Among foreign and Russian ballet lovers, this ensemble enjoys well-deserved popularity – on par with the Bolshoi Theatre and the Mariinsky Theatre.

Do not miss the most remarkable event of the theatrical season!