Controversy Surrounding Ukrainian Ballet’s Performance of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake

Formally and informally, artists of various genres, including musicians, have agreed that they will not include the works of Russian composers in their repertoire. A dual situation has arisen in the Daile Theater – in February, the performance of the Ukrainian ballet troupe “Swan Lake” was announced, the music of which is composed by the Russian composer Tchaikovsky.

On the microblogging site “X”, Lauris Reiniks writes: “I just saw an advertisement on the street and was immediately surprised that the Ukrainian ballet Daile will perform Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake”. The works and culture of Russian authors are banned in Ukraine. It turns out that this ensemble has nothing to do with the National Opera of Ukraine and ballet. Read for yourself and think if you go.”

The commentators are confused: “It is ironic that last year there was a statement from this same dance company that they would not dance Swan Lake and other Russians while Russia is at war in Ukraine.”

“One can still hope that Daile will change his mind.”

“Swan Lake also has another symbolic meaning. Who doesn’t know… it was usually shown when the head of the USSR put down the spoon…”

I just saw an advertisement on the street and was immediately surprised that the Ukrainian Ballet in Daile will show Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake”. Works and culture of Russian authors are banned in Ukraine. It turns out that this ensemble has nothing to do with the National Opera and Ballet of Ukraine. Read it yourself and think whether it goes. https://t.co/mpFX46ahb6

— Lauris Reiniks (@LaurisReiniks) December 11, 2023

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2023-12-11 18:33:02
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