Programme Highlights
N. Paganini: The Carnival of Venice for Violin and Orchestra, op. 10
C. Saint-Saëns: Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso for Violin and Orchestra, op. 28
J. Massenet: ‘Meditation’ from Thaïs
P. Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen (Gypsy Airs), op. 20
A. Bazzini: La Ronde des Lutins (Dance of the Goblins), op. 25
Witness an exceptional fusion of music and dance as Vadim Repin, Svetlana Zakharova, and some of the best principals from the Bolshoi Ballet take the stage in a phenomenal performance. This unique event brings together some of the most iconic classical music and ballet masterpieces in a celebration of artistic brilliance.
Svetlana Zakharova is one of the most distinguished ballerinas of our time, a true icon whose career is marked by outstanding achievements, technical perfection, and an unparalleled ability to captivate audiences.
Vadim Repin, with his technical mastery, expressive depth, and commanding presence, stands as one of the greatest violinists of his generation. His playing is characterised by an extraordinary fusion of precision and passion, effortlessly navigating even the most demanding works with remarkable control, while never sacrificing expression for mere technical display.
This performance will present ingeniously choreographed works, with music by composers as diverse as Paganini, Saint-Saëns, Massenet and Sarasate. In the interpretation by these world-class artists, familiar classics are transformed into a living, breathing experience of emotional depth, technical brilliance, and unspoken poetry.
Vadim Repin, Violin
Dancers: Svetlana Zakharova and Principals from Bolshoi Ballet
Macao Orchestra
Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, without interval
Pas de Deux for Toes and Fingers