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"Unrivaled masterpiece": ballet critic Alexander Maksov praised "The Nutcracker" at the National Centre RUSSIA

"Unrivaled masterpiece": ballet critic Alexander Maksov praised "The Nutcracker" at the National Centre RUSSIA
Photo: Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA
29.12.2024

Ballet critic and columnist for the magazine "PRO Dance," Alexander Maksov, attended the festive premiere of "The Nutcracker" in multimedia sets, held at the National Centre RUSSIA. The new version of the performance combines modern special effects and animated elements with classical Russian ballet and Tchaikovsky’s great music.

"There are many versions of 'The Nutcracker' in our country; no theater can do without this production. But there are two canonical performances that remain unrivaled masterpieces of ballet art. One is Grigorovich's ballet, which has been performed at the Bolshoi Theatre for many decades without losing its relevance. The second is the performance staged by Vasily Vainonen, which we all witnessed today. It is a very vivid and highly artistic work," noted Alexander Maksov.

Among the attendees of the premiere were the soloist of "Ivanushki International," Kirill Andreyev, Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev, renowned ballet master and teacher, Bolshoi Theatre soloist from 1979 to 1997, Merited Artist of the RSFSR, and People's Artist of Russia Alexander Vetrov, among other guests.

The audience highly praised the production and thanked the National Centre RUSSIA for the opportunity to experience the legendary ballet ahead of the New Year.

The National Centre RUSSIA was established by order of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, to preserve the legacy of the International RUSSIA EXPO and to showcase the achievements of the country and its citizens on a permanent basis. Federal government agencies, state companies, corporations, and regions take part in the Centre’s work.

The National Centre RUSSIA is located at 14 Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment, Moscow. The Centre is open from 10:00 to 20:00 every day except Monday.

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