Russia Bolshoi theater ballet company starts China tour
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The Bolshoi ballet company's return to China comes after a three-year hiatus, with their last performance in the country dating back to 2018.
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Elena Svinko of Russia and Marcello Pelizzoni of Italy perform during the XIV International Ballet Competition on the New Stage of the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)
The renowned ballet company of Russia's prestigious Bolshoi Theater is set to embark on a six-day tour in China, commencing on Tuesday.
The Bolshoi ballet company's return to China comes after a three-year hiatus, with their last performance in the country dating back to 2018.
From July 25th to 30th, the Russian ballet company will grace the stage of the opera hall at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing for a total of six performances.
The performances will include four renditions of the classic ballet masterpiece, "Don Quixote," composed by Ludwig Minkus, and two spectacular gala concerts featuring highlights from their diverse and enchanting program.
The ballet performances will be accompanied by the Symphony Orchestra of the National Ballet of China, with Pavel Klinichev, a renowned conductor, at the helm.
