The U.S. Premiere of Blanche Neige (Snow White) was a centerpiece of the Mondavi Center’s 10th Anniversary Season. It also was like nothing else audiences here had ever seen. Angelin Preljocaj’s celebrated company returns with another groundbreaking story ballet, Swan Lake, a work which Preljocaj likens to “an Everest.” Combining Tchaikovsky’s musical masterpiece with more contemporary sounds, the company refashions and deepens the love story against a backdrop of family conflict. Magnificent dancers, stunning costumes and a classic story combine to elevate this mythical classic to new heights.

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Ballet Preljocaj

Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts

Contemporary dance superstar Angelin Preljocaj tackles the Mount Everest of the ballet world with his new take on Swan Lake.

Combining Tchaikovsky’s musical masterpiece with contemporary arrangements, he reinvents the timeless tale of love, betrayal, seduction, and remorse into a contemporary ecological tragedy. The evil sorcerer von Rothbart is portrayed as an industrialist who wants to exploit fossil fuels against a backdrop of unbridled capitalism, while Siegfried and Odette are the two eco-conscious heroes who try to thwart his plans.

Ballet Preljocaj

Mar 5, 2023

Ballet Preljocaj

17 - 19 Feb, 2023

Ballet Preljocaj - Swan Lake

Ballet Preljocaj