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The Sleeping Beauty Ballet
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Tbilisi Opera Ballet – The Sleeping Beauty | Dance
Wednesday, 3 December 2025 – 20:30
The Tbilisi State Opera and Ballet Theatre, originally known as the Imperial Theatre and founded in 1851, is one of the oldest in Eastern Europe. Under the direction of Nina Ananiashvili, former principal dancer of the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, the company has toured internationally in Japan, China, Taiwan, Israel, Egypt, Estonia, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Ecuador, Oman, Dubai, Portugal, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Italy, where it is particularly admired for its academic rigor and interpretation of the great classics of the tradition.
The Sleeping Beauty is a ballet with a prologue composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1889. The second of the Russian composer’s three ballets, it represents a cornerstone of the classical repertoire and, with a duration of 160 minutes, is also his second-longest work. The original libretto, inspired by Charles Perrault’s La belle au bois dormant (The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood), was prepared by Ivan Vsevolozhsky, while the choreography was created by Marius Petipa in the version now presented in Modena by the Georgian ballet company. The premiere took place at the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg on 15 January 1890. Since then, The Sleeping Beauty has remained one of the most famous and beloved ballets of all time.
Program and cast
Tbilisi Opera Ballet
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Libretto: Ivan Vsevolozhsky and Marius Petipa, after the story by Charles Perrault
Choreography: Marius Petipa
New choreographic version and staging: Nina Ananiashvili and Alexei Fadeyechev
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Set and Costumes: Anatoly Nezhny
Lighting: Steen Bjarke
Principal Assistant to the Choreographers and Ballet Mistress: Tatiana Rastorgueva
Assistant to the Choreographers: Ekaterina Shavliashvili
Artistic Director: Nina Ananiashvili
Princess Aurora: Mariam Eloshvili
Prince Désiré: Masaaki Goto
Lilac Fairy: Salome Iarajuli
Carabosse Fairy: Elene Gaganidze
The Queen: Maria Schmitt
The King: Marcelo Soares
Catalabutte, Master of Ceremonies: Melor Zhorzholiani
Teatro Comunale Pavarotti-Freni Modena
Teatro Comunale Pavarotti-Freni Modena is one of Italy’s most prestigious theatres, renowned for its rich history and world-class performances. Named in honor of opera legend Luciano Pavarotti and soprano Mirella Freni, the theatre hosts a diverse program including opera, ballet, classical music, and musicals. Located in the heart of Modena, it offers visitors an exceptional cultural experience with stunning architecture and acoustics. Whether attending a historic opera, a contemporary ballet, or a classical concert, audiences can enjoy top-tier performances in an elegant, intimate setting. The theatre also provides easy online ticketing and up-to-date schedules, making it a must-visit destination for both locals and international visitors.
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