Mariinsky Ballet performs Giselle in Washington, DC

For their ninth visit in a ten-year partnership with the Kennedy Center, the great Russian company Mariinsky Ballet performs Giselle, one of their signature productions and among the most romantic and visually striking works in the classical canon. The story of a simple peasant girl who falls deeply and completely for a dashing prince disguised as a commoner, Giselle twists into a tale of betrayal and heartbreak. In the ballet blanc second act, Giselle haunts the stage with her host of vengeful Wilis, ultimately transcending death with forgiveness.

Valery Gergiev, Artistic Director Yuri Fateev, Director of the Ballet Company

Choreography by Marius Petipa

Music by Adolphe Adam

February 8–13, 2011

Opera House

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The Mariinsky Ballet’s engagements are presented with the support of RB Properties Inc.

International programming at the Kennedy Center is made possible through the generosity of the Kennedy Center International Committee on the Arts.

The Kennedy Center Ballet Season is sponsored by Altria Group.

Additional support is provided by Elizabeth and Michael Kojaian.