Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg

※ Tolstoy`s masterpiece reborn the dramatic ballet,

Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg

In his masterpiece Anna Karenina, Eifman transforms this story of passion and power into one of the most stirring ballets brought to the stage, investigating the intoxicating role of sensuality and passion in human behavior.&nb네;Having created more than 40 ballets, Boris Eifman is one of the few Russian choreographers to have sustained such a prolific creative life in recent decades. Hailed by critics worldwide as one of the most significant contributors to today's culture of ballet arts, Eifman continues to constantly reinvent the art form. The choreographer does not restrict himself to the conventions of pure classical ballet. Using the language of movement and expressive dance steps, dynamic and riveting mass action scenes, unexpected moments of stillness where movement becomes a

About the Company

Founded by Boris Eifman in 1977 as the St. Petersburg Ballet Theater, Eifman Ballet has revolutionized the concept of classical dance in Russia. Eifman created a new type of dance using the solid foundation of impeccable classical ballet training as a launching pad for innovative, modern choreography. The company’s unique style fuses avant-garde dance with the methods of the 20th century dramatic theater and film, using all aspects of a theatrical production to create a rich and a multi-dimensional theater experience. Sharply contrasted against the strict conventions of classical ballet set by famous Russian ballet troupes, Eifman Ballet electrifies audiences with its vibrant, often shocking and always original style. His is the only Russian troupe with works by a single choreographer (himself) and the only one not supported by government funds.

 St Petersburg Ballet Theatre won all the main theatrical prizes of Russia. Boris Eifman is People’s Artist of Russia, a laureate of The Golden Masque prize (Tchaykovsky ballet), Golden Stagelight prize (ballets Tchaykovsky, The Karamazovs, The Red Giselle), Triumph prize. The theatre soloists were awarded prestigious theatre prizes: in 1996 Albert Galichanin was awarded The Golden Masque prize, in 1997 this prize was given to Igor Markov. The highest theatre prize of St Petersburg The Golden Stagelight was given to Igor Markov and Vera Arbuzova. On the basis of the theatre’s shows a number of ballet TV versions were made, as well as programs dedicated to the group’s creative search.

Boris Eifman’s Ballet Theatre won world acceptance touring America, Europe, Asia, Africa where they performed on the most prestigious stages. During the first tour in New York the American press called Boris Eifman the leading ballet master of the world.

Main characters
Anna Arkadyevna Karenina ? Stepan Oblonsky's sister, Karenin's wife and Vronsky's lover Count Alexei Kirillovich Vronsky ? Lover of Anna Prince Stepan Arkadyevitch Oblonsky ("Stiva") ? A civil servant and Anna's brother. Princess Darya Alexandrovna Oblonskaya ("Dolly") ? Stepan's wife Alexei Alexandrovich Karenin ? A senior statesman and Anna's husband, twenty years her senior. Konstantin Dmitrievitch Levin ("Kostya") ? Kitty's suitor and then husband. Nikolai Levin ? Konstantin's brother Princess Ekaterina Alexandrovna Shcherbatskaya ("Kitty") ? Dolly's younger sister and later Levin's wife Princess Betsy ? Anna's wealthy, morally loose society friend and Vronsky's cousin Countess Lidia Ivanovna ? Leader of a high society circle that includes Karenin, and shuns Princess Betsy and her circle. She maintains an interest in the mystical and spiritual Countess Vronskaya ? Vronsky's mother Sergei Alexeyitch Karenin ("Seryozha") ? Anna and Karenin's son Anna ("Annie") ? Anna and Vronsky's daughter Varenka ? A young orphaned girl, semi-adopted by an ailing Russian noblewoman, whom Kitty befriends while abroad

·         - Period(M/D/Y)  3/20/2009(Fri)

·         - Time 7:30 p.m.

·         - Venue/Hall  Geoje Art center/Main Theater 

·         - Ticket Price  R 70,000won, S 50,000won 

·         - Inquiry (Phone No.) 055) 650-1000

·         ※ Note : Children under 7 are not allowed to enter    

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