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Tchaikovsky's wonderful score for "Swan Lake" features some of the most beautiful music in classical ballet. It tells the story of Prince Siegfried's love for the Swan Queen Odette, and their battle against the evil magician, Rothbart.
The English National Ballet's lavish and traditional production will bring the romance and drama of the grand Russian ballet alive.
The English National Ballet is one of Britain’s four major ballet companies. It is based at the London Coliseum and undertakes frequent tours of the UK and the wider world.
With 2,359 seats the London Coliseum is one of the largest theatres in London. The Grade II listed building is home to both the English National Opera (ENO) and the English National Ballet – two of the country’s foremost classical companies.
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Swan Lake at Royal Albert Hall – 12th to 23rd June 2013 (except 17th)
Experience the spectacle of the Royal Albert Hall being transformed into a magical lake for this spectacular ‘in the round’ production of Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake”. Boasting 120 performers from the English National Ballet and some spectacular sets and costumes, this romantic ballet will be sure to captivate your senses.
Puccini’s “La Boheme” — London Coliseum – 7th, 12th, 15th, 19th, 22nd and 29th June 2013
“La Boheme” follows the story of two couples: the poet Rodolfo, who falls in love with pretty seamstress Mimi, and the painter Marcello, who enjoys the company of an on-off mistress Musetta. The opera’s exploration of the joy, anguish and heartbreak of young love, and its succession of passionate arias and duets, makes this the ultimate romantic opera.
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