Taking in a Ballet Performance in Moscow
Taking in a Ballet Performance in Moscow For many centuries, ballet has been a great source of pride and enjoyment in Russia — a tradition inextricably linked with the aristocratic elite of this fascinating country. Going to a ballet performance in Moscow is an unforgettable experience and one that anyone who is serious about culture should consider. So what can you expect if you make the excursion to the Bolshoi Theater? It's said that ballet was born in the Royal Court of the Tsars in the sixteenth century, but the ballet company of the Imperial Court was not established until 1738. It is in the magnificent Bolshoi Theater that ballet performances are usually held. From the moment you enter the theater you are drawn into the history and grandeur of the great ballets as you ascend the palatial staircase, reach the upper-level halls and find your seat with the resplendent chandeliers overhead. The performance itself is an experience of unparalleled beauty and grace. The music is...