Articles by tag #Music

A composer who became a classic and recognized world genius during his lifetime. An author of theater, opera and ballet music. His Romeo and Juliet still remains the main translation of Shakespeare's tragedy into the language of classical dance

Ballet actively influences not only world art, but also popular culture. How do contemporary performers use ballet aesthetics in their music videos?

In 2021, concerts dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Timofei Alexandrovich Dokschitzer will be held in almost all opera theaters and philharmonic halls of Russia. Thanks to him, brass instruments became real soloists in orchestras, and critics unanimously put Dokschitzer on a par with great Paganini

For almost half a century, creative life of the Russian composer Igor Stravinsky was at the musical and cultural forefront. He easily changed styles and stage roles, while remaining true to himself.

From an accompaniment to a meaningful part of the ballet performance - how has the role of music in ballet changed over the centuries?

Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker are not just productions loved by millions. These three ballets by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky opened new properties of classical dance art, embodying the unity of music and dance. How were these masterpieces created and what is the significance of each of them for the ballet world?