Swan Lake at Dubai Opera

Dubai Opera presents Hungarian National Ballet’s critically acclaimed Swan Lake which will enchant audiences from 8 to 10 September 2023.

Tchaikovsky's inaugural ballet stands as a treasured gem in classical ballet, depicting a poignant tale of love. The narrative explores the trials of affection between a prince coerced into matrimony and a maiden transformed into a swan. This enchanting Russian fairy tale gains depth as a single ballerina embodies both the pure white swan, Odette, and the captivating black swan, Odile. Despite its initial 1877 premiere's failure, the brilliance of Tchaikovsky's composition surpassed the choreographers' efforts. Notably, Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov's choreography in 1895 cemented the ballet's enduring tradition, serving as a blueprint for numerous contemporary renditions.

Renowned as a ballet masterpiece, Hungarian National Ballet's Swan Lake, featuring Tchaikovsky's iconic music, was adapted by Rudi van Dantzig and Toer van Schayk in 1988. It has graced the Hungarian National Ballet / Hungarian State Opera's repertoire since 2015.
Indulge in an enchanting evening at Dubai Opera, where timeless magic takes center stage with a classic that demands to be experienced repeatedly.

Conductor: Gábor Hontvári

Orchestra: Hungarian State Opera Orchestra

Principal Dancers:

Odette/Odile: Tatiana MELNIK, Maria YAKOVLEVA

Siegfried: Dmitry TIMOFEEV, Louis SCRIVENER

Alexander: Alberto ORTEGA DE PABLOS, Dumitru TARAN

Rothbart: Mikalai RADZIUSH, Iurii KEKALO

Featured Performances:

Pas de trois girls: Yuki WAKABAYASHI, Miyu TAKAMORI, Ellina POKHODNYKH, Nutsa CHEKURASHVILI

Big swans: Ganna MUROMTSEVA, Olha SKRYPCHENKO, Nika CRNIĆ, Adrienn HORÁNYI

Four little swans: Miyu TAKAMORI, Rita HANGYA, Jingxuan LI, Matilde BARBAGLIA

Brides: Inès FURUHASHI-HUBER, Nutsa CHEKURASHVILI, Nika CRNIĆ, Olha SKRYPCHENKO, Yuiko ADACHI, Adrienn HORÁNYI

Spanish dance: Lea FÖLDI, Ágnes KELEMEN, Anna KRUPP, Demeter KÓBOR, Vladyslav MELNYK

Pas de six solo: Claudia GARCÍA CARRIERA, András RÓNAI, Elena SHARIPOVA, Viachaslau HNEDCHYK

Pas de six: Yuki WAKABAYASHI, Yuliya RADZIUSH, Gaetano COTTONARO, Valerio PALUMBO, Matilde BARBAGLIA, Nadezhda SOROKINA, Alberto ORTEGA DE PABLOS, Carlos TARAVILLO MAHILLO

Neapolitan dance: Rita HANGYA, Nadezhda SOROKINA, Stefanida OVCHARENKO, Motomi KIYOTA, Yago GUERRA, Riku YAMAMOTO, Miyu TAKAMORI, Yuki WAKABAYASHI, Natsuna OYA, Francesco SARDELLA, Kristóf MORVAI, Vince TOPOLÁNSZKY

Csardas solo: Jessica CARULLA LEON, Balázs MAJOROS

Tickets Information: 

VIP - 800 dhs

Platinum - 600 dhs

Gold - 425 dhs

Silver - 300 dhs

Event Policies, Terms and Conditions 

Dress Code: You are advised to wear either a traditional dress a formal attire with a black tie. 

Children aged 2 and above need a ticket for entry to the Dubai Opera Main Auditorium, while those under 2 are not allowed.

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How to get there
By car: If you're coming from Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), take the exit towards Financial Center Road/D71 and follow the signs for Burj Khalifa/Downtown Dubai. Keep right and merge onto Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard. Continue straight until you reach Dubai Opera, which will be on your right.      

By public transportation: You can take the Dubai Metro Red Line and get off at the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Station. From there, you can either walk for about 10 minutes to Dubai Opera or take a short taxi ride to reach the venue.      

By taxi: You can also take a taxi to Dubai Opera from anywhere in Dubai. It's a famous destination and most drivers would be familiar with its location.