"For all ballet-lovers in Bangkok - and for everyone who loves spectacle, dance and dazzling performances by some of the finest dancers in the world - the visit of the Mariinsky Ballet Company from December 6 to 8 will be an occasion to recount to the grandchildren, as this appearance by the historic company will be in celebration of His Majesty the Kings's 80th birthday, and was arranged at the request of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit.

Her Majesty saw a performance at the Mariinsky Theatre in St Petersburg on her visit to Russia in July, and it became known to President Vladimir Putin that her wish would be to see a performance in Bangkok in honour of His Majesty the King's 80th birthday. President Putin then arranged performances on three nights at the Thailand Cultural Centre as a gift from the Russian Federation to Their Majesties.

The elegant and romantic movement of Chopiniana.

Marius Petipa's Talisman.

There will be two performances for the public on December 6 and 8, with a special performance for Their Majesties and the Royal Family and guests on December 7. Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Ananda Mahidol Foundation."

Full article
http://www.bangkokpost.com/231107_Realt ... real21.php

http://www.thaiticketmaster.com/events/marinsky_eng.php

P S It used to be The Kirov Ballet Leningrad and they have reverted to their original names

The Mariinsky Ballet St. Petersburg.

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