12 January
Boris Eifman's Ballet "Anna Karenina": A Timeless Tragedy of Passion
Boris Eifman's ballet "Anna Karenina" is a performance imbued with powerful inner energy and extreme emotional precision. The choreographer deliberately rejects the secondary plot lines of Leo Tolstoy's novel, focusing on the tragic love triangle of Anna, Karenin, and Vronsky, where every emotion is pushed to its limits.
Through the language of movement, Eifman conveys the drama of the transformation of a woman consumed by all-consuming passion. According to the choreographer, it is this "basic instinct" that destroys Anna's inner world, obliterates maternal love, and pushes her to violate social norms. She is willing to sacrifice everything for a feeling that simultaneously becomes her salvation and her undoing.
The creator of the production emphasizes that his "Anna Karenina" is not a ballet about the past, but about the present. Its timeless emotional content, direct parallels with contemporary reality, and the company's exceptional performance technique allow the audience to experience the full complexity of the psychological conflicts conceived by Tolstoy.
Boris Eifman himself calls ballet a special form of penetration into the human subconscious and a search for the unknown. His choreographic reflections transform the novel into a confessional drama about the choice between duty and passion—a question that remains unanswered even today. Buy tickets to Boris Eifman's ballet "Anna Karenina" on our website and witness a powerful and poignant performance.
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9 December 2025
Immerse yourself in the magic: "Eared Stories: Stolen Christmas" at the Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre
Discover the magic of dance at the New Year's show "Eared Stories: Stolen Christmas" at the Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre. An inspiring, wordless story that will bring unforgettable emotions to the whole family.
7 December 2025
The Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre: Art Transforming Concepts of Modern Ballet
The Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre continues to impress audiences worldwide with its emotional, philosophical, and visually powerful performances. Purchase tickets on our website and experience the unique world of "psychological ballet."
30 November 2025
Petr Dranga and Boris Eifman's "My Jerusalem: One Hundred Years of Solitude" Concert-Performance in Moscow
Petr Dranga and Boris Eifman's unique concert-performance combines music and ballet. Purchase tickets on our website and become part of a magical journey into the world of "My Jerusalem" and "One Hundred Years of Solitude."
28 November 2025
Immerse yourself in magic: the New Year's show "Eared Stories. Stolen Christmas" at the Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre
Discover the magic of silent dance at the New Year's show "Eared Stories. Stolen Christmas" at the Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre. A family adventure full of Christmas miracles and unique performances awaits!
28 November 2025
The Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre will present "Red Giselle" at the Alexandrinsky Theatre
The ballet "Red Giselle," created by the Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre, is one of the most impressive and emotionally charged productions ever created. This work is inspired by the life story of the outstanding Russian ballerina Olga Spessivtseva.
27 November 2025
Boris Eifman's Crime and Punishment at the Alexandrinsky Theatre
On December 24, 2025, audiences will be able to see the premiere of the ballet Crime and Punishment at the Alexandrinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, presented by the Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre.
26 November 2025
The Kremlin Palace will host a spring gala concert featuring ballets by Boris Eifman.
On April 22, 2026, the State Kremlin Palace will host the "Eifman Gala"—a gala concert by the Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre. In the two-act program, audiences will enjoy excerpts from the most famous ballets.
8 November 2025
Eifman's ballet "Crime and Punishment" will be shown again at the Alexandrinsky Theatre.
There are works of art that don't entertain, but rather turn the soul inside out, forcing one to peer into the darkest corners of human consciousness. Such is Boris Eifman's ballet "Crime and Punishment."
5 November 2025
The ballet "Red Giselle" will once again conquer the stage of the Alexandrinsky Theatre.
This production, with such an interesting and even intriguing title, is dedicated to the ballerina Olga Spesivtseva, who lived through the revolutionary years and found herself caught in a real whirlwind of events.
31 October 2025
Immersion in Art: A Performance and Concert by Petr Dranga and Boris Eifman at Zaryadye
On February 2, Zaryadye will host a unique performance and concert, "My Jerusalem. One Hundred Years of Solitude." Music, ballet, and drama will create an unforgettable immersion into the world of art on Moscow's main stage.