
The Sleeping Beauty
Romance · Music · Fantasy
Overview
Romance and fairy tale come alive in this astounding interpretation of a childhood classic, Sleeping Beauty. In the hands of the celebrated Kirov Ballet, featuring choreography by Marius Petipa, Sleeping Beauty is no less than magical, recounting the story of a scorned witch who, upon being snubbed by the king and queen when they don't invite her to their baby's christening, casts an evil spell. Featured dancers include Irina Kolpakova.
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Irina Kolpakova
Irina Kolpakova
Princess Aurora
Irina Kolpakova
Princess Aurora
Sergei Berezhnoi
Sergei Berezhnoi
Prince Désiré
Sergei Berezhnoi
Prince Désiré
Lubov Kunakova
Lubov Kunakova
The Lilac Fairy
Lubov Kunakova
The Lilac Fairy
Vladimir Ponomaryov
Vladimir Ponomaryov
King Floristen
Vladimir Ponomaryov
King Floristen
Angelina Kabarova
Angelina Kabarova
The Queen
Angelina Kabarova
The Queen
Vladimir Lopukhov
Vladimir Lopukhov
Carabosse
Vladimir Lopukhov
Carabosse
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