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Olga Preobrajenskaya as Odette with Swans, 1895 (b / w photo)
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Olga Preobrajenskaya as Odette with Swans, 1895 (b / w photo)
BAL780527 Olga Preobrajenskaya as Odette with Swans, 1895 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swan Lake ballet, Op. 20, by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, was composed in 1875a'1876. The scenario, initially in four acts, was fashioned from Russian folk tales and tells the story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerers curse. The choreographer of the original production was Julius Reisinger. The ballet was premiered by the Bolshoi Ballet on 4 March 1877 at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. Although it is presented in many different versions, most ballet companies base their stagings both choreographically and musically on the 1895 revival of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, first staged for the Imperial Ballet on 15 January 1895, at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg. ); Russian, out of copyright
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This print captures the timeless beauty of Olga Preobrajenskaya as Odette, surrounded by a flock of graceful swans. Taken in 1895 by an anonymous Russian photographer, this image showcases the ethereal elegance and delicate movements that have made Swan Lake one of the most beloved ballets in history. Swan Lake, composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1875-1876, tells the enchanting tale of Odette, a princess cursed to live as a swan under an evil sorcerer's spell. The original production was choreographed by Julius Reisinger and premiered at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow on March 4th, 1877. The version depicted in this photograph is based on the iconic 1895 revival by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov for the Imperial Ballet at St. Petersburg's Mariinsky Theatre. This staging has served as inspiration for countless ballet companies worldwide. In this mesmerizing image, Preobrajenskaya embodies both vulnerability and strength as she portrays Odette's transformation from human to swan. Her fluid movements are mirrored by her avian companions, creating a visual symphony that transports viewers into a world of magic and romance. Preserved within a private collection today, this historic photograph allows us to glimpse into the past and appreciate the artistry behind one of ballet's most enduring masterpieces. It serves as a testament to both Preobrajensk
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