DON QUIXOTE Grand Ballet in Three Acts

DON QUIXOTE

Grand Ballet in Three Acts Music by Ludwig Minkus

Choreography by Krzysztof Nowogrodzki

One of the most beloved and exuberant ballets in the classical repertoire comes to Cyprus for the first time as a full-scale production. At its heart is the timeless love story of the barber Basilio and the spirited Kitri, unfolding against the backdrop of vibrant Spain: street celebrations, daring escapes, jealous fathers, and a fearless knight who believes in the triumph of dreams.

The ballet was created in 1869, inspired by Cervantes' immortal novel. Its famous Grand Pas de Deux stands among the pinnacles of classical choreography, demanding true virtuosity from its performers. Dazzling pirouettes, breathtaking leaps, and soaring lifts will leave the audience gasping — while the final variations are guaranteed to bring the house down. Don Quixote is one of the rare ballets where the crowd doesn't simply watch, but reacts with the electric energy of a great sporting event. In the Maribor production, choreographer Krzysztof Nowogrodzki revives it through the lens of Gorsky's legacy and the virtuosic tradition of Nureyev and Baryshnikov — uniting romance, exuberance, and humanity.

Creative Team:

— Choreography: Krzysztof Nowogrodzki

— Set Design: Juan Guillermo Nova

— Costume Design: Luca Dall'Alpi

— Lighting Design: Pascal Mérat

Performing:

— The National Ballet of Slovenia (Ballet Maribor) under the artistic direction of Edward Clug — one of Europe's leading companies with over a century of history

– Bolshoi Theatre principal dancer Igor Tsvirko and prima ballerina Kristina Kretova in the leading roles of Basilio and Kitri

Venues: Paphos Medieval Castle

Organizers: Celebrity Gala in partnership with Papadopoulos & Schinis Productions

Official Sponsor: Space 307

Media Sponsor: Phileleftheros Group

Mega Sponsor: Cap St. Georges Hotel & Resort, Paphos

Cap St. Georges is more than a hotel. It is a five-star sanctuary where the Mediterranean meets the wild beauty of Akamas, and where world-class luxury is woven through with the authentic soul of Cyprus. A flagship of the island's hospitality, Cap St. Georges actively invests in the cultural life of Paphos — which is why the grand ballet finds its natural home here.

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