The lovers' end
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Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake: A beginner's guide
11. The lovers' end
Death is the lovers’ only means of escape from Rothbart. They jump into the lake and drown, destroying the evil sorcerer powers. Bereft of his magic, he dies too. Dancers of the Compagnie des Ballets de Monte-Carlo perform 'Lac' (Lake), a ballet choregraphed by Jean-Christophe Maillot', 2011.