One sentence on her new Telegram channel, and the life of the most famous Russian prima ballerina Olga Smirnova was no longer the same: “Friends, I’m sorry that the first publication on my channel is by no means cheerful, but I can’t help but say that I am against war with every fiber of my soul.” A return to her workplace, the famous Moscow Bolshoi Theater, was no longer an option after she had so clearly positioned herself against the Russian war of aggression on March 1, 2022.
Today the Russian dances at the Dutch National Ballet in Amsterdam. On January 21st there will be a worldwide live broadcast of the ballet classic “Giselle”, which can also be seen in cinemas in Munich. Of course with Olga Smirnova in the title role, and Jacopo Tissi as Alfred, also a former Bolshoi principal who turned his back on Russia in March 2022. The Dutch National Ballet presents “Giselle” in Rachel Beaujean and Ricardo Bustamante’s acclaimed reinterpretation of Marius Petipa’s legendary original choreography. The Dutch Ballet Orchestra plays under Ermanno Florio.
“Giselle”, live broadcast from the Dutch National Ballet, Jan. 21, 11:30 a.m., including in Gloria Palace and in the Astor Film Lounge