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Czech ballet presents Indian love tragedy
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The Czech National Ballet will perform 鈥淟a Bayadere,鈥 a dance adapted from the Indian myth, this October in Shanghai.
鈥淟a Bayadere鈥 (The Temple Dancer) is a two-act ballet based on the Indian story of 鈥淪hakuntala,鈥 telling the triangle love story of bayadere Nikiya, warrior Solor and princess Gamzatti.
Nikiya has secretly sworn her eternal love to the warrior Solor. When she rejects the High Brahmin, he determines to take revenge on Solor. The High Brahmin reveals the secret affair to Princess Gamzatti, Solor鈥檚 fiancee. To his horror, she arranges Nikiya鈥檚 murder. Solor is haunted by Nikiya鈥檚 ghost at his wedding to Gamzatti. The angry gods tear down the temple, killing all. Solor and Nikiya are united in death.
Premiered in St Petersburg in 1877, 鈥淟a Bayadere鈥 was choreographed by Marius Petipa and composed by Ludwig Minkus.
Thanks to its rhythmical versatility, remarkable choreography and range of emotions, it is regarded as an encyclopedia of symphonized forms of classical dance, as well as a demanding piece for dancers with regards to the techniques needed.
The most frequently performed sequence in 鈥淟a Bayadere鈥 is the dream-like Kingdom of the Shades, when a mesmerizing procession of ballerinas dance in unison across a moonlit-like stage.
Founded in 1883, the Prague-based Czech National Ballet has 80 dancers. Its technical and active approach to classical works has enhanced its status in Central Europe. It offers audiences a combination of traditional classic and modern contemporary theater works.
Date: October 25-26, 7:15pm
Tickets: 80-1080 yuan
Venue: Shanghai Oriental Art Center
Address: 425 Dingxiang Rd, Pudong New Area
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