Die Bajadere premiered in 1877 at the Imperial Bolshoi Kamenny Theatre in Saint Petersburg, choreographed by Marius Petipa with music by Ludwig Minkus. Vladimir Malakhov’s production for Staatsballett Berlin, performed in 2012, remains faithful to the grandeur of the original, blending classical choreography with a lavish visual aesthetic. Mariann Walter and Iana Salenko led the cast in this tale of love, betrayal, and revenge set in ancient India. The opulent sets and costumes enhance the exotic setting, while Malakhov’s refined choreography brings the dramatic narrative to life.
Cast:
• Nikia: Iana Salenko
• Solor: Mariann Walter
• Gamsatti: Sarah Mestrovic
Production Details:
• Choreography and Direction: Vladimir Malakhov
• Music: Ludwig Minkus
• Libretto: Marius Petipa
• Set and Costumes: Jordi Roig
• Musical Direction: Michael Schmidtsdorff
• Orchestra: Deutsche Oper Berlin
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