The Bolshoi Ballet shines with an all-star cast

NCPAMay/12/2025

After a dazzling Don Quixote in 2023, the world-renowned Bolshoi Theatre returned to the NCPA with an all-star cast including ballet company plus orchestra with two brilliant performances in five sessions from May 7^th to 11^th.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

Curtain raised, the first pas de deux of the gala was presented by Lead Soloist Arina Denisova and Principal Egor Gerachshenko from Le Talisman.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

Principal Kristina Kretova and her husband, Principal Igor Tsvirko, performed Tango, a tailored piece for them.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

In the Black Swan Pas de Deux from Swan Lake, Principal Alyona Kovalyova gave full play to her slender figure and graceful action with Principal Artemy Belyakov.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

Principals Yulia Stepanova and Artem Ovcharenko staged A Legend of Love, a piece connecting strength and flexibility.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

The first half of the gala ended with the passionate Diane and Actéon Pas de Deux. Principal Eleonora Sevenard collaborated with the First Soloist Alexei Putintsev in the famed “goddess of love pas de deux”.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

The second half began with Adagio from Romeo and Juliet given by Principals Artem Ovcharenko and Eleonora Sevenard, after her Greek goddess during the first half.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

In the The Flames of Paris, the Soloist Ekaterina Varlamova and Principal Dmitry Smilevsky gave their interpretation of the Russian school.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

Soloist Maria Koshkaryova and Lead Soloist Dmitry Vyskubenko collaborated together on a challenging piece, Grand Pas Classique.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

Lead Soloist Maria Vinogradova and Principal Egor Gerachshenko interpreted the best of Spartacus, full of power and emotions.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

Principal Yulia Stepanova gave a perfect The Dying Swan choreographed by Mikhail Fokine.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

The Wedding Grand Pas de Deux of Don Quixote was staged as the finale. The new generation of Principal Elizaveta Kokoreva, joined hands with Principal Igor Tsvirko to perform this thrilling Spanish dance.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

The full-length masterpiece The Sleeping Beauty continued to highlight the Bolshoi Ballet’s legacy of excellence on May 10^th.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

In this two-and-a-half-hour production, world-class dancers brought the fairy tale to life with precision and artistry.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

Princess Aurora by Principal Elizaveta Kokoreva danced a captivating pas de deux with Prince Desire portrayed by Principal Artem Ovcharenko.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

Principal Denis Savin brought the iconic role of Evil Fairy Carabosse to life.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

Lilac Fairy by Principal Yulia Stepanova protects Princess Aurora and counter the evil spell.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

Fairies of Kindness gave full play to graceful action in the performance.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

Fairy tales characters charmed the audience with lively dances.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

Classical excerpt “Garland Dance”.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

The last performance will be staged on the 11^th.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

After a dazzling Don Quixote in 2023, the world-renowned Bolshoi Theatre returned to the NCPA with an all-star cast including ballet company plus orchestra with two brilliant performances in five sessions from May 7^th to 11^th.
Photo by WANG XiaojingLearn more
Curtain raised, the first pas de deux of the gala was presented by Lead Soloist Arina Denisova and Principal Egor Gerachshenko from Le Talisman.
Photo by WANG XiaojingLearn more
Principal Kristina Kretova and her husband, Principal Igor Tsvirko, performed Tango, a tailored piece for them.
Photo by WANG XiaojingLearn more
In the Black Swan Pas de Deux from Swan Lake, Principal Alyona Kovalyova gave full play to her slender figure and graceful action with Principal Artemy Belyakov.
Photo by WANG XiaojingLearn more
Principals Yulia Stepanova and Artem Ovcharenko staged A Legend of Love, a piece connecting strength and flexibility.
Photo by WANG XiaojingLearn more
The first half of the gala ended with the passionate Diane and Actéon Pas de Deux. Principal Eleonora Sevenard collaborated with the First Soloist Alexei Putintsev in the famed “goddess of love pas de deux”.
Photo by WANG XiaojingLearn more
The second half began with Adagio from Romeo and Juliet given by Principals Artem Ovcharenko and Eleonora Sevenard, after her Greek goddess during the first half.
Photo by WANG XiaojingLearn more
In the The Flames of Paris, the Soloist Ekaterina Varlamova and Principal Dmitry Smilevsky gave their interpretation of the Russian school.
Photo by WANG XiaojingLearn more
Soloist Maria Koshkaryova and Lead Soloist Dmitry Vyskubenko collaborated together on a challenging piece, Grand Pas Classique.
Photo by WANG XiaojingLearn more
Lead Soloist Maria Vinogradova and Principal Egor Gerachshenko interpreted the best of Spartacus, full of power and emotions.
Photo by WANG XiaojingLearn more
Principal Yulia Stepanova gave a perfect The Dying Swan choreographed by Mikhail Fokine.
Photo by WANG XiaojingLearn more
The Wedding Grand Pas de Deux of Don Quixote was staged as the finale. The new generation of Principal Elizaveta Kokoreva, joined hands with Principal Igor Tsvirko to perform this thrilling Spanish dance.
Photo by WANG XiaojingLearn more
The full-length masterpiece The Sleeping Beauty continued to highlight the Bolshoi Ballet’s legacy of excellence on May 10^th.
Photo by WANG XiaojingLearn more
In this two-and-a-half-hour production, world-class dancers brought the fairy tale to life with precision and artistry.
Photo by WANG XiaojingLearn more
Princess Aurora by Principal Elizaveta Kokoreva danced a captivating pas de deux with Prince Desire portrayed by Principal Artem Ovcharenko.
Photo by WANG XiaojingLearn more
Principal Denis Savin brought the iconic role of Evil Fairy Carabosse to life.
Photo by WANG XiaojingLearn more
Lilac Fairy by Principal Yulia Stepanova protects Princess Aurora and counter the evil spell.
Photo by WANG XiaojingLearn more
Fairies of Kindness gave full play to graceful action in the performance.
Photo by WANG XiaojingLearn more
Fairy tales characters charmed the audience with lively dances.
Photo by WANG XiaojingLearn more
Classical excerpt “Garland Dance”.
Photo by WANG XiaojingLearn more
The last performance will be staged on the 11^th.
Photo by WANG XiaojingLearn more

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

Curtain raised, the first pas de deux of the gala was presented by Lead Soloist Arina Denisova and Principal Egor Gerachshenko from Le Talisman.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

Principal Kristina Kretova and her husband, Principal Igor Tsvirko, performed Tango, a tailored piece for them.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

In the Black Swan Pas de Deux from Swan Lake, Principal Alyona Kovalyova gave full play to her slender figure and graceful action with Principal Artemy Belyakov.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

Principals Yulia Stepanova and Artem Ovcharenko staged A Legend of Love, a piece connecting strength and flexibility.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

The second half began with Adagio from Romeo and Juliet given by Principals Artem Ovcharenko and Eleonora Sevenard, after her Greek goddess during the first half.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

In the The Flames of Paris, the Soloist Ekaterina Varlamova and Principal Dmitry Smilevsky gave their interpretation of the Russian school.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

Soloist Maria Koshkaryova and Lead Soloist Dmitry Vyskubenko collaborated together on a challenging piece, Grand Pas Classique.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

Lead Soloist Maria Vinogradova and Principal Egor Gerachshenko interpreted the best of Spartacus, full of power and emotions.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

Principal Yulia Stepanova gave a perfect The Dying Swan choreographed by Mikhail Fokine.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

The full-length masterpiece The Sleeping Beauty continued to highlight the Bolshoi Ballet’s legacy of excellence on May 10^th.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

In this two-and-a-half-hour production, world-class dancers brought the fairy tale to life with precision and artistry.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

Princess Aurora by Principal Elizaveta Kokoreva danced a captivating pas de deux with Prince Desire portrayed by Principal Artem Ovcharenko.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

Principal Denis Savin brought the iconic role of Evil Fairy Carabosse to life.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

Lilac Fairy by Principal Yulia Stepanova protects Princess Aurora and counter the evil spell.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

Fairies of Kindness gave full play to graceful action in the performance.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

Fairy tales characters charmed the audience with lively dances.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

Classical excerpt “Garland Dance”.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing

The last performance will be staged on the 11^th.

Photo by WANG Xiaojing