"Swan Lake" by Tchaikovsky, performed by The Philadelphia Orchestra
Vinyl record cover of "Swan Lake" by Tchaikovsky, performed by The Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Eugene Ormandy. Here's some information about Swan Lake:
Composer:
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Type:
Ballet in either four acts, four scenes, three acts, four scenes, or two acts, four scenes
Story:
It tells the story of Prince Siegfried and Princess Odette, who is turned into a swan by an evil baron.
Music:
The music is considered symphonic and broke away from the traditional divertissements of fairy tale ballets.
Choreography:
The ballet is known for its challenging and iconic choreography, particularly the corps de ballet's synchronized movements.
Roles:
The dual role of the White Swan (Odette) and the Black Swan (Odile) is one of the most demanding for a ballerina.
Premiere:
The first performance was on February 20/March 4, 1877, in Moscow.
Revival:
The 1895 Petipa/Ivanov/Drigo revival is the basis for most modern productions.