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Swan Lake Premieres at the Bolshoi Theatre
February 20th, 1877 148 years ago
Tchaikovsky's ballet 'Swan Lake' premiered at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow in a night marked by its enchanting music and themes of love and tragedy. Although initially met with a lukewarm reception, the ballet's choreography, which depicted the story of Odette, a princess transformed into a swan, captivated audiences. Despite its challenges, 'Swan Lake' would later come to be considered one of Tchaikovsky's most significant works in the ballet repertoire.
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