The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine Presents Swan Lake

In the tranquil setting of a castle garden, Prince Siegfried enjoys a lively gathering with his friends. Their merriment is interrupted by the Sovereign Princess, Siegfried’s mother, who announces that he must choose a fiancée at the upcoming ball. As night falls, Siegfried is left feeling melancholic, reluctant to leave behind his carefree life. His contemplation is disrupted by the mournful song of swans, leading him to follow them to an enchanted lake. At the lake’s edge, Siegfried is captivated by the sight of a swan wearing a crown, which transforms into the beautiful Swan Queen, Odette. She reveals that she and her companions are under a sorcerer’s curse, only broken by true love’s pledge from a pure-hearted man. Siegfried declares his love for Odette, unaware of the sorcerer’s deceitful plans.

The following evening, the royal ball takes place, with guests from far and wide attending. Despite the presence of eligible princesses, Siegfried’s thoughts remain with Odette. Von Rothbart, the sorcerer, arrives with his daughter Odile, whom he has enchanted to resemble Odette. Siegfried, deceived by Odile’s likeness to Odette, pledges his love to her, unknowingly breaking his vow to Odette. Realizing his mistake, Siegfried rushes to the lake to beg Odette’s forgiveness. She forgives him but explains that she is now bound by Rothbart’s spell. In a final confrontation with Rothbart, Siegfried chooses to be with Odette, facing the sorcerer’s wrath. Their love breaks the curse, freeing Odette and her companions from their avian form, allowing them to embrace a future together as the dawn breaks.