The classical ballet performance “Swan Lake” will take place in the fall 2026 season at Kivunim Be’er Sheva, produced by the Russian National Ballet Theatre under the direction of Vyacheslav Gordeev.
Music: P. I. Tchaikovsky
Direction: V. Gordeev
Choreography: L. Ivanov, A. Gorsky, M. Petipa, V. Gordeev
“No political force can influence the magical atmosphere at our performances. Art truly is an ambassador of peace. Throughout my career, I have more than once taken upon myself the task of being a cultural ambassador—not only in the West, but also in the East.”
— Vyacheslav Gordeev
The timeless ballet classic Swan Lake, in a production by the Russian Ballet Theatre under the direction of Vyacheslav Gordeev, is coming to Israel in the fall of 2026, to the delight of all ballet lovers.
Classical Russian ballet and Tchaikovsky’s magnificent music, performed by one of the world’s leading ballet companies, have long been more than an aesthetic pleasure—they are a way to heal the soul and become immersed in the beauty and harmony contained in this masterpiece.
Set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music and Marius Petipa’s spectacular choreography, this production combines the magic of classical Russian ballet with lavish sets, costumes embellished with gold details, and virtuoso performances by dancers from the theatre’s principal company.
It is no coincidence that Swan Lake is the theatre’s most popular production. In 2012, the 1,000th anniversary performance of the ballet was held in a production by the Russian National Ballet Theatre.
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