St Petersburg Ballet: Carmen and Swan Lake February 28, 2008

Created by Petukhov and set to the unforgettable Georges Bizet score, 'Carmen' is the passionate, sensual story of the seductive gypsy who tempts the handsome soldier Don Jose, much to the dismay of his betrothed. With choreography, costumes and scenery evoking the romance of Old Seville, this is sure to please ballet lovers of all ages. 'Swan Lake' is one of the great fantasies and was inspired by the ancient German legend of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer's curse. With its melodramatic plot twists, Petipa's classic choreography and of course, the unforgettable Tchaikovsky score, 'Swan Lake' continues to earn the adoration of those who love great ballet in the grand Russian tradition.