dirac Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Q&A with David McAllister. Quote This production will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Finnish National Ballet. Tell us more about this occasion. The Finnish National Ballet was founded in 1922, and the first ballet they performed was Swan Lake. That’s why Madeleine wanted a new production to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the company. I thought it would be interesting to make this Swan Lake very specific for Finland. They are proud of their Nordic heritage and traditions; that whole idea of winter and the purity of nature is very dear to them. Also, I learned that the Swan is the national bird of Finland. So, we decided to set the story in a late-autumn period and place the swan scenes into wintery landscapes. Link to comment
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