Magnificently designed sets and costumes, reflecting the era of Louis XIV, the grace and mastery of the ballet performers, and the genius music of P. I. Tchaikovsky—all of this creates an atmosphere of luxury and celebration. Story-driven, animated projections on the theatre walls accompany the performance, filling it with emotion and adding a touch of magic…
We invite you to meet the characters of Charles Perrault’s fairy tales within the interiors of the Imperial Theatre.
Performed by: Imperial Ballet Company
The ballet is accompanied by the Olympic Symphony Orchestra
Conductors: Alexander Golikov, Dmitry Nozdrachev
Digital scenography: Art Studio “Veter”
Set Designer & Director: Darya Kotyukh
Video Directors: Stanislav Stepanov, Dmitry Yermolin
The main roles are performed by winners of international competitions. Names of the performers are published 3–5 days before the performance.
About the ballet
The Imperial Ballet presents the timeless masterpiece Sleeping Beauty. The magnificent staging transports the audience into a beautiful fairy-tale world. This ballet is filled with the magic of classical storytelling: romance, poetry, the struggle of good versus evil, and, of course, love.
Sleeping Beauty is one of the greatest ballets in the repertoire of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. It tells the story of a beautiful princess, cursed into a deep sleep, and the brave prince who awakens her with a kiss.
About the Imperial Ballet Company:
This young St. Petersburg troupe unites fresh creative talent and was founded to explore new approaches in presenting and popularizing choreographic art, following the high standards and traditions of the Russian Ballet School.
The company’s repertoire is rich and diverse: from timeless classics, preserved and interpreted with love, to bold experiments in contemporary choreography. Their dazzling productions have already graced the stages of the Hermitage Theatre and other renowned venues. Audiences can expect not only impeccable technique and artistry from the dancers, but also luxurious stage design, innovative ideas, and modern technologies, creating a vibrant dialogue between dance and audience.
Currently, the Imperial Ballet Company presents world-class masterpieces: Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, and Giselle. The performances feature video projections on the Hermitage Theatre walls, creating a breathtaking visual experience that seamlessly intertwines with the classical stage designs, making each performance unforgettable.
