Raymonda

RAYMONDA
Music by Alexander Galznov
Choreographer: Yuri Grigorovich (version of 2003)
Running time: 155 minutes including 1 intermission

This three-act ballet featuring Glazunov’s glorious score tells the story of Raymonda, the niece of a French countess and betrothed to the knight Jean de Brienne. Separated by Jean's commitment to aid King Andrei II in medieval times, another suitor is so dazzled by Raymonda’s beauty that he attempts to abduct her. Filled with color, grand effects, and a rousing duel, Raymonda features choreography by Yuri Grigorovich, broadcast from the Bolshoi Ballet, Moscow.

Libretto by Yuri Grigorovich after scenario by Lidia Pashkova,
Scenes in choreography by Marius Petipa and Alexander Gorsky used
Designer: Simon Virsaladze
Music Director: Pavel Sorokin
Lighting Designer: Mikhail Sokolov
Assistant Choreographer: Natalia Bessmertnova
CAST TBA: Casting will be announced 2-3 weeks before the broadcast.