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Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake: A beginner's guide
Get the story behind Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece Swan Lake, a ballet that continues to thrill audiences with its romance, drama, tragedy and exquisite score
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GalleryThe Royal Court
The story begins at the royal court, where heir to the throne, Prince Siegfried is getting ready to celebrate his 21st birthday with a magnificent ball.
Pictured: The Bolshoi Ballet at the Royal Opera House, 2004
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