World ballet masterpiece Romeo and Juliet comes to Da Nang
DNO - On the afternoon of March 29, Da Nang City hosted a performance of the ballet Romeo and Juliet by the Russian State Ballet Theatre, organised with the Russian Consulate General and local partners.
The event was attended by Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Anh Thi, city officials, and nearly 1,500 spectators, including residents, diplomats, and representatives of international organisations.
Romeo and Juliet is one of the world’s most celebrated ballet classics, adapted from the renowned literary masterpiece by William Shakespeare and set to the dramatic musical score of Sergei Prokofiev.
The ballet blends the timeless tragedy of immortal love with powerful physical expression, vividly recreating the romance and intense conflicts of the legendary story.
The production was choreographed by Yuri Puzakov, with stage design by Evgenia Kondratieva, costume design by Albina Gabueva, lighting design by Ildar Bederdinov, and lighting direction by Stanislav Rybin. The production team also included distinguished Russian artists Ya. Kazantseva and D. Protsenko as coaches.
With its refined dance technique and elaborate staging, the performance offered Da Nang audiences a memorable artistic experience.
The event also served as a notable people-to-people diplomacy activity, promoting cultural exchange and strengthening the traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and the Russian Federation, as well as cooperation between Da Nang and Russian localities.