Mariinsky Theatre
17 June
11:30
2012 | Sunday
Marking one century since the birth of Natalia Dudinskaya

Final Graduation Performance of the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet

Founded in 1738, the first graduation year took place in 1742
270th graduation class
Age category 6+

The programme includes:
Madrigal
One-act ballet
Music by Joaquín Rodrigo
Choreography by Nacho Duato
Performed by students in senior classes

Divertissement
Classical duets, choreographic miniatures and ballet scenes to music by Russian and European composers

Le Jardin Animé
Act III from the ballet Le Corsaire
Music by Adolphe Adam
Choreography by Marius Petipa
Performed by pupils and students from middle and senior classes

Mariinsky Theatre Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Pavel Bubelnikov