Ballet premiere: Anastasia

In this exclusive Stingray Classica ballet premiere, Canada’s Ballet Jörgen performs Anastasia, the magical tale of Grand Duchess Anastasia of Russia. Created by acclaimed choreographer Bengt Jörgen, the ballet is set to an original score for orchestra by Russian composer Ivan Barbotin. He previously wrote the scores for two of Canada's Ballet Jörgen's most popular ballets: The Velveteen Rabbit and The Emperor’s New Clothes. Anastasia is both the tragic story of an innocent young girl and a modern myth: the exact events of that fateful summer of 1918 are shrouded in the mists of time. By popular demand, Canada's Ballet Jörgen reprises the ballet 10 years after its premiere to coincide with the 100th anniversary of Anastasia's story. It explores this lovable yet controversial character's emotions, aspirations, and affections, as she is faced with a world in turmoil that undergoes an inevitable transformation. Anastasia is a sumptuous ballet performance, where costume and set design as well as the exquisite stage lighting show Canada's Ballet Jörgen's passion for creative quality.