5 November
"Red Giselle"—a ballet about the fate of the ballerina Spesivtseva—is returning to the stage!
This ballerina's life is full of tragedy: artistic successes and failures, emigration, wanderings across foreign countries, personal dramas, and betrayal by loved ones. Ultimately, she spent twenty years in a psychiatric hospital. Such a life could have been the basis for an entire novel. Boris Eifman was deeply touched by Spesivtseva's story and decided to dedicate a ballet to her. The title "Red Giselle" arose naturally: "Giselle" in honor of the role the ballerina performed with unrivaled skill, and "red" as a symbol of the revolutionary events in which she found herself immersed as the prima ballerina. The premiere of "Red Giselle" was a sensation. For several years, the production enjoyed triumphant performances in Russia and abroad, but was then removed from the repertoire. In 2015, Boris Eifman returned to the production about Spesivtseva's fate, updating the choreography while preserving the plot. The new version became even more emotional, passionate, and expressive, transforming into one of the modern ballet masterpieces, set to music by Tchaikovsky, Schnittke, and Bizet. The set design has also undergone changes: it has become even more impressive and heartfelt. "Red Giselle" conveys the tragic fate not only of Spesivtseva but of all artistic geniuses forced to leave their homeland for various reasons. The performance of the production at the Alexandrinsky Theatre is a gift to all true ballet lovers. Tickets for the Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre's tour at the Alexandrinsky Theatre can be purchased on our website.
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In St. Petersburg, "The Ring of the Nibelung" will be performed in an unusual format, along with an oratorio based on Brodsky's poems.
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Benavidez, Yarde, Haney, Norman – a clash of titans in Riyadh!
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4 November
November 22: Ilya Sobolev on the stage of the ARENA
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An unusual interpretation of "Dead Souls" at the Vakhtangov Theatre: minimalism and mastery
Immerse yourself in the world of Chichikov on the stage of the Vakhtangov Theatre. Two actors, including Maria Aronova, bring Gogol's classic work to life with shadows and music. Discover the multi-layered plot in the heart of Moscow.
3 November
Meeting of the leaders: SKA and Lada in the fight for victory
On January 7, 2026, SKA St. Petersburg and Lada will take to the ice as part of the KHL regular season. The match's intrigue makes it especially anticipated.
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Amur's visit to St. Petersburg: the match with SKA promises to be hot!
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Tyga in Thailand: A Star-Studded Hip-Hop Evening at Lotus Arena
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