Vinyl record cover of "Swan Lake" by Tchaikovsky, performed by The Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Eugene Ormandy. Here's some information about Swan Lake:
Composer:
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Type:
Ballet in either four acts, four scenes, three acts, four scenes, or two acts, four scenes
Story:
It tells the story of Prince Siegfried and Princess Odette, who is turned into a swan by an evil baron.
Music:
The music is considered symphonic and broke away from the traditional divertissements of fairy tale ballets.
Choreography:
The ballet is known for its challenging and iconic choreography, particularly the corps de ballet's synchronized movements.
Roles:
The dual role of the White Swan (Odette) and the Black Swan (Odile) is one of the most demanding for a ballerina.
Premiere:
The first performance was on February 20/March 4, 1877, in Moscow.
Revival:
The 1895 Petipa/Ivanov/Drigo revival is the basis for most modern productions.