Alberta Ballet: Swan Lake.

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Swan Lake Soars to New Heights

Few ballets command the stage with the power and elegance of Swan Lake. The sweeping choreography of the corps de ballet, the emotional depth of Odette and Siegfried’s love story, and the tension of the Black Swan’s deception make it one of the most captivating works in the classical repertoire. Alberta Ballet’s production follows the beloved Petipa/Ivanov tradition while embracing the bold vision of Benjamin Pech, former étoile of the Paris Opera Ballet. Pech heightens the drama by reimagining Benno—Siegfried’s closest friend—as the true villain, deepening the prince’s turmoil and reshaping the ballet’s tragic conclusion.

On most dates, Tchaikovsky’s sweeping score is performed live, surrounding audiences with the full power of the orchestra and amplifying the emotional impact of the choreography. The combination of Pech’s storytelling and Alberta Ballet’s artistry makes this Swan Lake an unmissable event.

With evocative design and powerful performances, this production offers a compelling take on a timeless masterpiece. Experience Swan Lake—a story of love, deception, and destiny—brought vividly to life on stage.

Please note: The Friday March 20 and Saturday March 21 performances will be presented with recorded music. As a result, ticket prices for these performances do not include the live orchestra fee applied to performances featuring a live orchestra.

CHOREOGRAPHY: Benjamin Pech
CHOREOGRAPHER'S ASSISTANT: Gillian Whittingham
MUSIC: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
CONDUCTOR: Marcelo Spaccarotella
COSTUME DESIGN: Gianluca Falaschi
SET DESIGN: Italo Grassi