Synopsis
Amidst a bustling market, the pirate Conrad falls in love at first sight with the beautiful Medora, the ward of the slave merchant Lankedem’s bazaar. Conrad kidnaps Medora when Lanquedem decides to sell her to the Pasha.
Presentation
Inspired by Lord Byron’s epic poem and reworked by Alexei Ratmansky from Petipa’s exotic 19th century classic, this miracle of the repertoire is one of the Bolshoi’s most lavish productions. Complete with a magnificent awe-inspring shipwreck and dramatic scenery, this grand romance allows enough dancing for nearly the entire company and made especially for those who seek miracles in theatre.
Choreography
Alexei Ratmansky
Music
Adolphe Adam
Libretto
Jules Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges and Joseph Mazilier edited by Marius Petipa
Cast
Medora
Ekaterina Krysanova
Conrad
Igor Tsvirko
Birbanto
Denis Savin
Zulmea
Nelli Kobakhidze
Soloiste Grand pas des éventails
Denis Rodkin