Hong Kong Ballet closes their 2022-2023 season with Vladimir Malakhov’s La Bayadère, a lavish and colorful production thanks to Jordi Roig’s set and costume design. Building upon Marius Petipa’s original choreography, Malakhov has added his own, most notably more roles for the male dancers.
Accompanied by the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, Septime Webre’s company – along with several guests artists – will perform the Asian premiere of La Bayadère. Joining Hong Kong Ballet will be Marianela Núñez and Vadim Muntagirov, Principal Dancers at The Royal Ballet, and Iana Salenko, Principal Dancer at Berlin State Ballet.
Set in the jungles of ancient India, La Bayadère recounts the ill-fated love of temple dancer (bayadère) Nikiya and her noble warrior Solor, who is betrothed to another woman. This enduring tale of palace intrigue, vengeance and redemption is considered one of the best-loved classical ballets of all time.
Highlights include the Golden Idol’s spectacular virtuoso solo and the renowned Kingdom of the Shades scene – the first perfect “ballet blanc” with the pristine corps de ballet moving in perfect synchronicity under a moonlit sky.
All performances of Hong Kong Ballet performing Vladimir Malakhov’s La Bayadère will be held at the Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Center.
- June 2 @ 7:30 PM
- June 3 @ 2:30 PM
- June 3 @ 7:30 PM
- June 4 @ 2:30 PM
- June 4 @ 7:30 PM
Featured Photo of Wang Zi in Vladimir Malakhov’s La Bayadère | Creative: Li Chi Tak | Photography: Bobyeah | Courtesy of Hong Kong Ballet.
