7th of Octomber 2018 - 20:00 - Sala Palatului Hall Bucharest - Russian Ballet in two Acts with Orchestra
History of the National BalletChoreography of Moldova has got its old traditions and roots in its national dancing creation which had preserved the features of ancient Greek and Roman dances; it had felt the influence of the Balkan and Slav people’s cultures as well.
The National Opera and Ballet Theatre carefully keeps on classical plays in its repertory, side by side with modern ones. They are dancing the ballets „Snow White and 7 dwarfs” by B.Pawlowski, staged by G.Maiorov, „Romeo and Juliet” by S.Prokofiev, „Prince and Poor” by N.Simonean, staged by E.Girnets.
During its life full of creative work and artistic discoveries of some artists and ballet master’s generations, the National Opera and Ballet Theatre has presented itself in a good light because of its highly professional ballet troupe. It is evidently from its tours to Russia, Laos, Vietnam, Bulgaria, Italy, Romania, as well as from the appreciation given our performances by the theatre critics.
SPARTCACUS
Libretto: Nicolai Volcov, editorship Igor Cernîșiov
after the novel ”Spartacus” by Raffaello Giovagnolli.
Victorious legions led by the Roman consul Crassus return to Rome from their latest conquests in a triumphal procession. The crowd welcomes the troops coming under the solemn march sounds.
Behind the legions are the captives. Among the captives are the Thracian king Spartacus and his wife Phrygia. Spartacus protects the prisoners from carousing crowd.
Intoxicated by the joy of victory, the soldiers and the girls, walking on the streets of Rome, turn up on the market square. There is a sale of slaves. They force a Greek slave to dance.
The owner of the gladiator school buys Spartacus and his friend - Harmodius. At the slave market appears Crassus with his concubine Aegina. Bewitched of the beauty of Spartacus, Aegina asks Crassus to buy the Thracian king, and also Harmodius. Spartacus is parted from Phrygia. Inconsolable Phrygia, recalls the happy days spent with Spartacus.
Aegina brings Spartacus and Harmodius to her chambers, hoping to satisfy her passion. But Spartacus is implacable: he would never be unfaithful to Phrygia. Enraged Aegina calls the lanista and asks him to send Spartacus and Harmodius to the gladiator school.
Insulted Aegina cannot calm down. Crassus tells her that only the blood of gladiators will calm her. The gladiators are brought to the arena and Aegina choses Spartacus, Harmodius and the Greek slave who must engage in a fight to death………………………………....................
Spartacus and Phrygia say goodbye to each other before the decisive battle. Roman soldiers appear suddenly, headed by their general and ask Spartacus to leave his army and pass to the side of Romans. Enraged, Spartacus chases away the general, handling him a sword for Crassus, declaring that he wants to fight. Phrygia is suffering, predicting death ...
A fierce fight begins. Spartacus fights on fearlessly, but the powers are unequal.Spartacus is slained and dies.
Prhygia mourns her beloved, her grief is inconsolable. But the brave appearance of Spartacus will always remain a symbol of freedom.
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