Kirov Ballet’s DON QUIXOTE

A grand ballet in 4 acts with a prologue / performed by the Kirov Ballet at the Mariinsky Theatre

Conducted by Pavel Bubelnikov

Choreographed by Alexander Gorsky after Marius Petipa

(Gypsy and Oriental Dances choreographed by Nina Anisimova)
Cast: Vladimir Ponomarev, Anton Lukovkin, Leonid Sarafanov, Olesia Novikova

Running Time: 120 minutes



"This Kirov production of Don Quixote always gives infinite pleasure. Sarafanov was technically invincible from start to finish and strongly partnered with Novikova. He is without doubt one of the most brilliant male virtuosos in the world now." -- Ballet Magazine



A ballet known for its colorful characters that portray their personalities and emotions through distinct choreography, Don Quixote's most well-known and resilient adaptation is that of Russian choreographer, Marius Petipa, which first premiered in 1869. Alexander Gorsky revitalized the work in a 1902 performance including the famous Anna Pavlova who danced the role of the street dancer and eventually was responsible for bringing the piece to the West in 1924.