On April 20, the opening night of Ludwig Minkus’ ballet “La Bayadere“, under the choreography of legendary French ballet master Marius Petipa, will take place at the Latvian National Opera (LNO).
On April 20, the opening night of Ludwig Minkus’ ballet “La Bayadere”, under the choreography of legendary French ballet master Marius Petipa, will take place at the Latvian National Opera (LNO).
The genius choreography by Petipa has been winning over the hearts of the public for more than one hundred years. This classical dance performance portrays the graceful temple dancer “Nikiya” and her love for the brave soldier “Solor”, as it blossoms and perishes in the passions and games of intrigue of the luxurious Eastern court.
This is the first production of “La Bayadere” on the LNO stage, which will be choreographed by local legend Aivars Leimanis. The ballet will be held at the splendid and majestic peak of the season. The ballet’s challenging choreography demands a high level of artistry, which only a few ballet companies are capable of. The Latvian National Ballet is proud to join them.
