Swan Lake, part of the Mariinsky at BAM, comes to the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House from Jan 15—23. Context is everything, so get even closer to the show with this curated selection of articles, interviews, and videos related to the production. Once you've seen it, help us keep the conversation going by telling us what you thought below.
Program Notes
Swan Lake (PDF)
Website
The Mariinsky Theatre
Take a virtual tour of the famous concert hall, read about the theater's history, and more.
Blog
The Mariinsky Label
Read about the the Mariinsky Theatre's USA tour on their blog.
Article
The Mariinsky Ballet: Pinnacle of Elegance (BAM Blog)
Susan Yung on what separates the famous St. Petersburg ballet from the rest.
Article
Of a Feather, but a Flock Apart (The New York Times)
Mariinsky Ballerinas talk about starring in Swan Lake.
Interview
Pas de Deux: Viktoria Tereshkina and Evgeny Ivanchenko Discuss Swan Lake (The Guardian)
Tereshkina, who performs in Swan Lake on January 15, was only seven when she first saw Tchaikovsky's famous ballet.
Interview
Ulyana Lopatkina (Ballet.co.uk)
The Mariinsky principle discusses the controversial "6 o'clock extension," being a mother, and more.
Article
The Loyalist (The New York Times)
A rich profile exploring the intertwined political and musical roles of Artistic Director Valery Gergiev.Look & Listen
Photos
Swan Lake: From the Bolshoi to Bourne and Beyond (The Guardian)
Tchaikovsky's ballet has had its share of innovative interpreters.
Video
Backstage at the Mariinsky Theatre (The Telegraph)
Dancer Viktoria Tereshkina shows off her dressing room while Sarah Crompton explores where the backdrops are painted.
Video
The New Mariinsky Theatre (YouTube)
Backlit Onyx interiors, 10 floors, and a perfect view from every seat: explore the Mariinsky's $750-million new home.
Video
Interview with Xander Parish (YouTube)
The Mariinsky principle turned down his first invitation to join the famous ballet.
Video
Black Swan: Konstantin Sergeyev and Galina Ulanova (YouTube)
Sergeyev, who was the first choreographer to stage the Mariinsky's current version of Swan Lake in 1950, performs with Natalia Dudinskaya.Video
Interview with Xander Parish (YouTube)
The Mariinsky principle turned down his first invitation to join the famous ballet.
Video
Black Swan: Konstantin Sergeyev and Galina Ulanova (YouTube)
Audio
Mariinsky in the USA (Spotify)
Sample excerpts from The Enchanted Wanderer, Swan Lake, Cinderella, works by Shostakovich, and more in this playlist featuring the Mariinsky Orchestra and Opera.
Now your turn...
So how did you enjoy the show? Likes? Dislikes? Surprises? Tell us what's on your mind in the comments below.