Sergei Prokofiev's Cinderella, part of the Mariinsky at BAM, comes to the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House on January 17—20. 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
Cinderella (PDF)
Article
The Mariinsky Ballet: Pinnacle of Elegance" (BAM Blog)
Susan Yung on what separates the famous St. Petersburg ballet from the rest.
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Diana Vishneva
Learn more about the Mariinsky dancer on her personal website.
Interview
Interview with Diana Vishneva (Bloomberg)
A prima ballerina with stiff ballet shoes? Nothing a hammer won't fix.
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Nadezhda Batoeva
Learn more about the Mariinsky dancer performing Cinderella on January 20.
Article
The Bewitching Yekaterina Kondaurova (PointeMagazine.com)
"She is a modern girl, which is a rarity among Russian dancers—she’s not a princess," says Alexei Ratmansky of the Mariinsky star.
Article
The Bewitching Yekaterina Kondaurova (PointeMagazine.com)
"She is a modern girl, which is a rarity among Russian dancers—she’s not a princess," says Alexei Ratmansky of the Mariinsky star.
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The Mariinsky Theater
Take a virtual tour of the famous concert hall, read about the theater's history, and more.
Look & Listen
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
Alexander Sergeyev and Viktoria Tereshkina (YouTube)
See a steamier side to the Mariinsky dancers in this work by Angelin Preljocaj, set to Mozart.
Video
Denis & Anastasia Matvienko (YouTube)
Dancer Viktoria Tereshkina shows off her dressing room while Sarah Crompton explores where the backdrops are painted.
Video
Alexander Sergeyev and Viktoria Tereshkina (YouTube)
See a steamier side to the Mariinsky dancers in this work by Angelin Preljocaj, set to Mozart.
Video
Denis & Anastasia Matvienko (YouTube)
A gorgeous duet between married dancers Denis and Anastasia Matvienko (who dances Cinderella on January 18).
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.
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.
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.
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.
