The 4 Seasons - BALLET in Amsterdam

This performance brings Glazunov's classic ballet *The Seasons* to life, following the original choreography by Marius Petipa. The ballet traces the cycle of the year through four tableaux, from a winter landscape with frost and snowflakes to a spring garden of flowers and birds, a summer field of cornflowers and poppies, and an autumn bacchanale. Each scene is filled with character dances and vivid imagery, including gnomes, naiads, satyrs, and the Spirit of the Corn.

Attendees can expect a full evening of classical ballet set to Glazunov's rich orchestral score, performed by Les 4 Saisons. The production stays true to the 1900 original, with its allegorical storytelling and elaborate ensemble pieces. It's a rare chance to see a historically significant work that was first staged for the Imperial court in St. Petersburg.

The performance includes a live orchestra with instruments such as celesta and harp, and period costumes designed by Yevgeni Ponomaryov. The venue in Amsterdam provides an intimate setting to appreciate the artistry of Petipa's choreography and Glazunov's music.