Storyline
Swanhilda notices her fiancee Franz is infatuated with the beautiful Coppélia who sits reading on her balcony each day. Nearly breaking up the two sweethearts, Coppélia is not what she seems and Swanhilda decides to teach Franz a lesson… The Bolshoi’s unique version of Coppélia exhibits a fascinating reconstruction of the original 19th century choreography of this ebullient comedy involving a feisty heroine, a boyish fiancee with a wandering eye, and an old dollmaker. The company’s stunning corps de ballet shines in the divertissements and famous “dance of the hours,” and its principals abound in youthful energy and irresistible humor in this effervescent production.
Cast & Crew
Margarita Shrayner
Swanhilda
Lead
Artem Ovcharenko
Frantz
Alexei Loparevich
Coppélius
XA
Xenia Averina
Eight Friends / Le Travail (Work)
DB
Daria Bochkova
Eight Friends / Le Travail (Work)
BC
Bruna Cantanhede Gaglianone
Eight Friends
AC
Antonina Chapkina
Eight Friends / La Priere (Prayer)
AD
Anastasia Denisova
Eight Friends / L'Aurore (Dawn)
What People Are Saying
0.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Isabelle Julien's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Bolshoi Ballet: Coppélia is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
