A ballet by Léo Delibes Based on the story by Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann „The Sand-Man“ World premiere on May 2, 1870 in Opéra Paris Premiere at the Estonian National Opera on March 4, 2010
Choreographer-Stage Director: Ronald Hynd Music Director and Conductor: Mihhail Gerts Conductor: Erki Pehk Designer: Roberta Guidi di Bagno Assistant Choreographer: Marilyn Vella-Gatt
In the roles
NB! Cast is subject to change without notice!
Wed, 8 at 18.00 DIE FLEDERMAUS Operetta by J. Strauss Conductor: Jüri Alperten Cast: Mati Kőrts, Heli Veskus, Mart Laur, Rauno Elp, Andres Köster, René Soom, Mart Madiste, Angelika Mikk, Kädi Kosenkranius, Tiiu Laur, Raivo E.Tamm, Ervin Green
Thu, 9 at 18.00 DIE FLEDERMAUS Operetta by J. Strauss Conductor: Jüri Alperten Cast: Urmas Pőldma, Aile Asszonyi, Väino Puura, Rauno Elp, Oliver Kuusik, René Soom, Aleksander Arder, Kristina Vähi, Garmen Tabor, Valentina Taluma, Tőnu Kark, Ervin Green
Fri, 10 at 18.00 THE LOVE FOR THREE ORANGES Opera by S. Prokofiev Conductor: Arvo Volmer Cast: Mart Laur, Mart Madiste, Teele Jőks, Jassi Zahharov, Aleksander Arder, René Soom, Märt Jakobson, Pille Lill, Kristina Vähi, Rauno Elp, Aare Saal, Juuli Lill, Aare Kodasma, Meeli Lass, Maris Liloson
Sat, 11 at 18.00 ROMEO AND JULIET Ballet by S. Prokofiev/T. Härm Conductor: Mihhail Gerts Cast: Eve Andre, Sergei Upkin, Artjom Maksakov, Anatoli Arhangelski, Aleksandr Prigorovski, Tuuli Peremees
Sun, 12 at 12.00-15.00 ESTONIAN NATIONAL OPERA MARKET DAY In the park behind the theatre Performers: Estonian National Opera and Estonian National Ballet soloists, chorus and orchestra
Wed, 15 at 19.00 ROMEO AND JULIET Ballet by S. Prokofiev/T. Härm Conductor: Mihhail Gerts Cast: Eve Andre, Sergei Upkin, Artjom Maksakov, Anatoli Arhangelski, Aleksandr Prigorovski, Tuuli Peremees
Thu, 16 at 19.00 DIE CSÁRDÁSFÜRSTIN Operetta by I. Kálmán Premiere! Conductor: Jüri Alperten
Fri, 17 at 19.00 COSĚ FAN TUTTE Opera by W. A. Mozart Conductor: Arvo Volmer Cast: Aile Asszonyi, Juuli Lill, Rauno Elp, Oliver Kuusik, Kristina Vähi, Mart Laur
Sat, 18 at 19.00 DIE CSÁRDÁSFÜRSTIN Operetta by I. Kálmán Conductor: Jüri Alperten
Sun,,19,at 12.00 COPPÉLIA Ballet by L. Delibés Conductor: Risto Joost Cast: Olga Malinovskaja, Artjom Maksakov, Vitali Nikolajev
Wed, 22 at 18.00 DIE FLEDERMAUS Operetta by J. Strauss Conductor: Erki Pehk Cast: Mati Kőrts, Heli Veskus, Tiiu Laur, Mati Turi, Andres Köster, Taimo Toomast, Mart Madiste, Angelika Mikk, Kädi Kosenkranius, Valentina Taluma, Tőnu Kark
Thu, 23 at 18.00 COPPÉLIA Ballet by L. Delibés Conductor: Risto Joost Cast: Olga Malinovskaja, Artjom Maksakov, Vitali Nikolajev
Fri, 24 at 12.00 OPERA GALA FOR CHILDREN Conductor: Risto Joost Cast: Janne Ševtšenko, Aare Saal, Helen Lokuta, Riina Airenne, Jassi Zahharov, Priit Volmer, René Soom, Heli Veskus, Aleksander Arder, Pavlo Balakin, Andres Köster, Ingel Marlen Mikk
Fri, 24 at 18.00 COSĚ FAN TUTTE Opera by W. A. Mozart Conductor: Arvo Volmer Cast: Aile Asszonyi, Juuli Lill, Rauno Elp, Oliver Kuusik, Kristina Vähi, Mart Laur
Sat, 25 at 18.00 SNOW WHITE AND THE 7 DWARFS Ballet by G. Harangozó/T. Kocsák Conductor: Risto Joost Cast: Heidi Kopti, Aleksandr Prigorovski, Kaja Kreitzberg, Anatoli Arhangelski, Jonathan Hanks, Andrei Mihnevitsh
Sun, 26 at 17.00 THE LOVE FOR THREE ORANGES Opera by S. Prokofiev Conductor: Mihhail Gerts Cast: Priit Volmer, Andres Köster, Helen Lokuta, Jassi Zahharov, Urmas Pőldma, Rauno Elp, Väino Puura, Heli Veskus, Angelika Mikk, Mart Laur, Aare Saal, Riina Airenne, Aivar Kaseste, Maire Haava, Valentina Taluma
Tue, 28 at 19.00 DIE CSÁRDÁSFÜRSTIN Operetta by I. Kálmán Conductor: Erki Pehk
Wed, 29 at 19.00 THE LOVE FOR THREE ORANGES Opera by S. Prokofiev Conductor: Mihhail Gerts Cast: Mart Laur, Mart Madiste, Teele Jőks, Atlan Karp, Aleksander Arder, René Soom, Märt Jakobson, Heli Veskus, Kristina Vähi, Rauno Elp, Aare Saal, Juuli Lill, Aare Kodasma, Meeli Lass, Maris Liloson
Approx. running time 2 t 25 min
“A joyful, colourful ballet which is suitable for children and adults alike!” Daily Express
“There are few things greater than Coppélia!” Daily Telegraph
After the premiere at Opéra Paris in 1870, Coppélia has been a huge success with audiences, and it has been in the repertoire of theatres for almost a century and a half.
The choreography by Ronald Hynd has enticed the audiences at the English National Ballet for several seasons. The choreography is based on the version originally composed by Marius Petipa and exudes classical beauty accompanied by wonderful melodies by Delibes.
Doctor Coppélius, a maker of toys, creates a life-size doll Coppélia and his only wish is to bring this doll to life. When this eventually happens, Coppélius finds out that two young lovers Swanilda and Franz have fooled him. The story goes through mistakes and adventures, ending with a merry wedding party of Swanilda and Franz.
“There’s no prince and no princess in it. It’s peasants, it’s a boy and a girl in a village, and there are no overly romantic tones to it. It’s just a simple romance – no swan, no sleeping beauty. It’s life. And I think that’s why it’s really always been successful, because people can identify with the very simple, charming story.” - Ronald Hynd
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