Swan Lake - Beyond the Stage with Live String Quartet

Name: Swan Lake - Beyond the Stage with Live String Quartet
Start: 2026-10-21T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-21T22:30:00+02:00
Location: Kurhaus Bad Schwalbach

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 · 20:00

Kurhaus Bad Schwalbach, Germany

41.96 €

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Swan Lake - Beyond the Stage with Live String Quartet — Kurhaus Bad Schwalbach, Bad Schwalbach

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"Swan Lake - Beyond the Stage" presents Tchaikovsky's masterpiece in an intimate production that dissolves the boundary between stage and audience. Spectators sit in the midst of the action, directly beside the dancers, accompanied by a live string quartet.

The story of Odette and Odile unfolds in minimalist stage aesthetics with cinematic storytelling - light and sound replace the classical stage frame.

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About: Swan Lake

Tchaikovsky composed Swan Lake as his very first ballet score - and despite a disastrous premiere in 1877, the Petipa-Ivanov revival of 1895 turned it into the cornerstone of the classical repertoire. The double role of Odette and Odile, the iconic Dance of the Cygnets, and Odile's 32 fouettés remain the ultimate test of a ballerina's art.

72+

productions currently scheduled on Ticketmaster (2026-27)

650000+

audience reached by Derek Deane's in-the-round ENB production since 1997

130+

years in continuous worldwide repertoire (since 1895 Mariinsky revival)

What's new

2025
The Nizhny Novgorod Opera and Ballet Theatre premiered a new production of Swan Lake using the complete original Tchaikovsky score, reconstructed from the 1877 manuscript by researchers at the Tchaikovsky Museum in Klin.
2025
The Kazan Opera staged a new production of Swan Lake choreographed and designed by Vladimir Vasiliev, marking his third engagement with the work.
2025-2026
Etoile Ballet, a company founded by soloists from Ukraine's leading theatres, launched a major European tour of Swan Lake across Germany, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway.

Tour

BerlinHamburgWienMünchenKölnFrankfurtDüsseldorfStuttgartLeipzigDresdenWarszawaKrakówWrocławPrahaAmsterdamDublin

Tracks

Swan Theme (Odette's Leitmotif)instantly recognizable opening motif, the musical signature of the entire ballet

Dance of the Cygnets (Act II)four swans dancing in perfect unison, one of the most iconic sequences in all of ballet

Black Swan Pas de Deux (Act III)climactic duet featuring Odile's famous 32 fouettés, the ultimate test of a ballerina

Waltz (Act I)sweeping celebratory waltz, among the most recognizable pieces in the classical repertoire

Finale / Apotheosis (Act IV)tragic or redemptive closing scene, varies by production; the 1895 Mariinsky version added a hopeful apotheosis

About the venue: Kurhaus Bad Schwalbach

The Kurhaus Bad Schwalbach is a historic spa and event venue in the centre of this Hessian spa town. The elegant building dates back to the 19th century and has long served as the social hub of the resort, hosting concerts, balls, congresses and cultural events. Its grand hall and surrounding park make it a popular setting for both public gatherings and private celebrations.

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