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Swan Lake ballet, Siegfried and Odette fall in love
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Swan Lake ballet, Siegfried and Odette fall in love
Siegfried and Odette fall in love while the little swans dance. Because of an evil spell, they are swans by day, and only resume human shape at midnight. A scene from Act II of Tchaikovskys ballet, Swan Lake, first performed in 1877, based on Russian and German folk tales
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1877 1960 Ballet Corps Deux Enchanted Evil Fairy Fairy Tale Folk Human Magic Midnight Odette Shape Siegfried Spell Swan Swans Tale Tchaikovsky Transformation Wicked
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This silver-toned print depicts a magical moment from Act II of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's iconic ballet, Swan Lake. In this enchanting scene, Prince Siegfried (played by a human dancer in the silhouette) is seen falling deeply in love with Odette (the swan queen, represented by a graceful swan in the foreground). The little swans, part of Odette's enchanted corps de ballet, dance around them, adding to the ethereal atmosphere. Based on Russian and German folk tales, Swan Lake tells the story of a prince who breaks an evil sorcerer's spell, allowing Odette and her swan maidens to transform into humans only at midnight. However, their happiness is short-lived as the wicked sorcerer, Rothbart, seeks to destroy their union. First performed in 1877, this historical ballet has remained a beloved masterpiece, with its timeless music and captivating storytelling continuing to enchant audiences worldwide. The 1960s marked a significant period for Swan Lake, with numerous productions and adaptations gracing the stages of theatres during this era. This evocative image, with its silhouetted figures and the shimmering reflection of the moon on the lake, transports us back to the 1870s, allowing us to experience the magic and romance of Swan Lake as if we were there in the audience.
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