A classical ballet in the original version by Nacho Duato. Throughout the 20th century, choreographers of varying levels of professionalism and talent have taken on the production of "Sleeping Beauty," each exploring their relationship with the canonical version by Tchaikovsky - Petipa: copying, reinterpreting, denying. For the outstanding Spanish choreographer Nacho Duato, known for his abstract plotless ballets, working on a large-scale classical lexicon performance is not only a new experience and challenge but also a logical step. The theme of the interaction between classical dance and modern dance, as a clash of two distinct artistic systems, is evident in many of the choreographer's works and forms one of the main narratives of his creativity. For the Mikhailovsky Theatre, Nacho Duato prepared a completely original "Sleeping Beauty" without reference to Petipa's version. Retaining the libretto, structure, and characters, the choreographer translated the ballet's text into his own plastic language, minimized elements of pantomime, and developed dance themes that were omitted in previous editions. And yet, his "Sleeping Beauty" remains the same magical fairy tale with a colorful panorama of mesmerizing images for the audience. For more performances in St. Petersburg, check our website in the theater section.