Chisinau is the capital city of Moldova. Professional ballet began there in 1957, with its original core members having been trained in St Petersburg. In 1998, choreographer Yuri Grigorovich joined the company, which has been brought to Britain several times in recent years by Ellen Kent & Ballet International.
I've seen them perform "Sleeping Beauty" and "Swan Lake", amongst other ballets. I wouldn't say they're the best company I've seen - certainly not when compared to the wonderful English National Ballet - but they are well worth seeing if opportunity arises.
