Raymonda (Excerpts)

Choreography: Mara Vinson & Oleg Gorboulev after Marius Petipa

Composer: Alexander Glazunov

Premiere: 1898, Imperial Ballet

Raymonda is a grand classical ballet in three acts, with music composed by Alexander Glazunov and choreography by Marius Petipa. It was first staged for the Imperial Ballet at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg on January 19, 1898, and is a celebrated example of the rich storytelling and elaborate choreography that characterizes Petipa’s work.

Raymonda has retained its popularity over the years, with its Grand pas de deux and variations becoming staples in the classical ballet repertoire. While the full-length version of this ballet is rarely performed today, many ballet companies stage excerpts from Raymonda, particularly the Grand pas classique, which showcases a series of technical variations and exquisite choreography. Read more