Bolshoi Theatre: ballet The Pharaoh's Daughter

This production of Marius Petipa's classic ballet, 'The Pharaoh's Daughter', revived by Alexei Ratmansky, tells the story of an English traveler, Lord Wilson, who encounters a mummy in an Egyptian museum. Upon falling asleep, he dreams of ancient Egypt where he falls in love with Aspicia, the daughter of the Pharaoh. The ballet unfolds as a dramatic tale of love, jealousy, and the supernatural, transcending time and dimensions.

The 2014 Bolshoi production of 'The Pharaoh's Daughter', with its lavish sets and costumes and Ratmansky's faithful revival of Petipa's choreography, was generally met with positive reviews, praised for its technical brilliance and historical accuracy in staging. Audiences appreciated the grandeur and the romantic narrative.

• Praised for the opulent and historically informed revival of Petipa's choreography.

• The principals' technical prowess and dramatic interpretation were frequently highlighted.

• Admired for its spectacular sets, costumes, and overall grandeur.

Google audience: As this is a recorded ballet performance rather than a film released to a general audience, specific Google user reviews are not readily available. However, audience reactions to Bolshoi performances of this caliber typically praise the artistic excellence, breathtaking choreography, and the company's renowned technical skill.

Marius Petipa's original 'The Pharaoh's Daughter' premiered in 1862, making it one of the oldest ballets in the classical repertoire that is still performed today.