Moscow City Ballet bring ‘Romeo & Juliet’ to Dubai Opera
The ballet version of the much-loved Shakespearean tale was first completed in 1935 by acclaimed Russian composer Sergey Prokofiev, but only first performed as a complete ballet in 1938. Set against the backdrop of Renaissance Italy, Victor Smirnov Golovanov’s interpretation of the romantic tragedy is blended with the musical score by Prokofiev and led by principal dancers Yulia Zhuravleva (Juliet) and Dmitry Lazovik (Romeo). The world-renowned Moscow City Ballet will perform Romeo & Julietat the Dubai Opera from April 19 to 21.
For more information please visit Dubai’s Opera website.
