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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake Suite, Op. 20a: I. Scène from Swan Lake by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Yuri Simonov ‘Swan Lake’ (in Russian: Лебединое Озеро, Lebedinoye Ozero) is a dramatic ballet in four acts composed in 1876 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, with a libretto by Vladimir Begichev and Vasily Geltzer. The ballet was commissioned by the Bolshoi Theatre in 1876, and Tchaikovsky began writing immediately. Its premiere took place on 20 February 1877 (4 March in the Gregorian calendar) at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, choreographed by Julius Reisinger. Although it was his first foray into the genre, Tchaikovsky revolutionised ballet music by elevating it to a symphonic level, treating the score with the same emotional depth as his great symphonies. The project originated from a modest domestic performance the composer created for his nieces and nephews in 1871, known as ‘The Lake of the Swans’. The story is a profound exploration of European folklore, narrating the struggle between good and evil through the princess Odette, cursed by the sorcerer Rothbart to live as a swan during the day. Prince Siegfried’s encounter with her introduces a saga of love, betrayal, and redemption. One of the ballet's greatest technical innovations was the introduction of the ‘tutu bandeja’ (flat tutu), which allowed for more complex leg movements, such as the legendary 32 fouettés performed by the Black Swan. While the original production established the work, it was the 1895 revival by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov at the Mariinsky Theatre that solidified ‘Swan Lake’ as the definitive masterpiece of the classical repertoire. ‘Swan Lake’ stands as a global symbol of Russian cultural heritage and a pinnacle of technical demand for dancers. The role of Odette/Odile, usually performed by the same ballerina to represent the duality of human nature, remains one of the most challenging in all of dance. Its sweeping orchestration and haunting melodies continue to inspire adaptations across film, theatre, and modern dance. The enduring legacy of ‘Swan Lake’ lies in its unique ability to merge folkloric mystery with symphonic artistry, securing its place as an immortal treasure of classical music.