Doornroosje
Dance takes centre stage at Rijswijkse Schouwburg with Doornroosje, a classical ballet production that brings together the choreography of Marius Petipa and the music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in a grand evening of theatre.
Few ballets have left as lasting an impression as Doornroosje. The combination of Petipa's choreography and Tchaikovsky's score is still considered one of the pinnacles of the classical repertoire. Every bar of music seems written to be danced, and every movement seems carried by that music. That interplay is what makes the production so extraordinary.
Princess Aurora at Rijswijkse Schouwburg
The title role of Princess Aurora is technically and artistically one of the most demanding in classical ballet. It calls for a pure academic style, yet Aurora must never feel clinical or cold. Elegance, lightness and fragile strength must all coexist. The Rose Adagio, the absolute heart of the second act, is the most exacting moment of all: a sequence of balances that must be flawless, while the dancer simultaneously radiates warmth and presence.
Set design, costumes and corps de ballet
This production takes the visual dimension of Doornroosje to a high level. The set design is worked out in detail, the costumes reflect the fairy-tale world of castles, mysterious forests and fairies, and the corps de ballet carries the grand tableaux. The Grande Valse Villageoise is one of the most captivating moments, with the ensemble showcasing the full theatrical power of this ballet.
Doornroosje is a performance that shows classical ballet at its best, whether you have been a fan for years or are discovering it for the very first time.
