La Bayadère: Paris Opera Ballet
About the Event
The Paris Opera Ballet presents Rudolf Nureyev's magical 'La Bayadère'.
First performed at Saint Petersburg's Grand Theater in 1877, Marius Petipa's seminal work, 'La Bayadère', portrays the impossible love in imagined India between the sacred dancer, Nikiya, and the warrior, Solor. The ballet remained unknown for a long time in the West. But in 1961, the Kirov Ballet performed an excerpt at the Palais Garnier, and the young Rudolf Nureyev stunned the audience with his performance in the 'Kingdom of the Shades'. It was only in 1992, at the end of both his career and his life, that Nureyev succeeded in presenting a new version of the work, at the Palais Garnier, with the help of Petipa's notes and Minkus' score. Ezio Frigerio's sets and Franca Squarciapino's costumes contributed to the success of Rudolf Nureyev's great ballet of which the Paris Opera is the sole legatee.
Cast / Production
Music, Ludwig Minkus
Realisation, John Lanchbery
Choreography and Staging, after Marius Petipa (Paris Opera, 1992), Rudolf Nureyev
Sets, Ezio Frigerio
Costumes, Franca Squarciapino
Lighting, Vinicio Cheli
Conductor, Ernst van Tiel
Customer Reviews
5.0 of 5
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Marco S, Italia
Jul 2026
Spettacolo eccezionale ed imperdibile!
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Jeanie L, USA
Jun 2026
THe ballet was fantastic! I felt the presence of Nureyev there. It was the highlight of my week in Paris! The transaction with Classictic was smooth and east.
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Thomas J, USA
Jun 2026
The music was exquisite , particularly the harp solo , I believe in act 2. Also, I don’t know the high note the lead violinist hit , but t I was impressed!! The flowing dance of Nikiya and her partner was wonderful!! The Cour de Ballet’s performance of 32 ballerinas was well coordinated and ethereal in its presentation!!
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akiko i., Japan
Apr 2012
席も前のほうで、すばらしかったです。
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fumio y., Japan
Apr 2012
以前ローマで見たラ・バヤデールを思い出しながら見ました。やはりパリはすばらしい。ヌレエフの演出が受け継がれているのもうれしい限りです。
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maria m., Portugal
Apr 2012
very good seats excellent view of the stage
