“Anna Karenina” as a ballet? Compressing a 1,500 page novel into a “Song Without Words” – is that even possible? It’s more than possible! “Anna Karenina” continues the strong tradition of classical Russian ballet – with complex costumes, wonderful stage design, and music which looks back dreamily to the 19th century. The novel itself is reminiscent of a dream, a dream in which years become seconds. The ballet is performed in front of the audience but as though from behind a veil. Embrace a music which interweaves the modern and the romantic! Be enchanted by a choreography which refines the dance moves of a Tchaikovsky ballet and translates them for the audiences of today.

Mariinsky Ballet St. Petersburg
Alexei Ratmansky Choreography
Mikael Melbye Stage and Costume Design
Wendall Harrington Video Design
Jørn Melin Lighting Design
Alexei Repnikov Conductor
Mariinsky Theatre St. Petersburg Orchestra

Ballet in two acts based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy.
Music by Rodion Shchedrin
German premiere

Finishing time approx.: 8pm / 10pm