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The International Festival Ballet presents a dazzling display of beauty, elegance, and grace. A consummate work of art accompanied by a live orchestra.<div> For many, "Swan Lake" is synonymous with ballet. This romantic tale about the young Prince Siegfried, who falls in love with the swan princess Odette and wants to free her from the evil spell cast by Duke Redbeard, is a story about the power of true love.</div><div><br></div><div> This ballet is part of the standard repertoire of all major companies. The Allegro Moderato of the Swan Dances in the second act, in particular, has been the subject of countless parodies in Lev Ivanov's choreography and is therefore known as the "Dance of the Four Little Swans" far beyond the ballet-loving public. In short: a brilliant work by a brilliant composer that has captivated audiences for centuries.</div><div><br></div><div> "Swan Lake" is brought to life as if by magic on stage by one of the finest classical ballet companies, the International Festival Ballet. Furthermore, the magnificent sets by the brilliant theatre designer Vyatscheslav Okunev, who has worked for, among others, the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg and La Scala in Milan, the exquisite costumes, and the boundless elegance and carefree lightness of the International Festival Ballet guarantee a dreamy and enchanting version of a classic ballet that continues to captivate audiences more than 100 years later.</div>