8 November
Eifman's ballet "Crime and Punishment" will be shown again at the Alexandrinsky Theatre.
This is a choreographic parable, a psychoanalytic session embodied in brilliant movement. In December and January, the Alexandrinsky Theatre will once again present the tragedy of Rodion Raskolnikov, told through the language of despair, passion, and the agonizing search for redemption.
Boris Eifman, a recognized master of psychological ballet, does not strive for a verbatim illustration of Dostoevsky's novel. His goal is much deeper: to penetrate the feverish mind of the protagonist, to visualize his internal schism, his metaphysical struggle with himself. The stage becomes a battlefield of ideas, where every movement of the artist is not just a dance step, but a symbol, a metaphor, a raw nerve. Eifman's choreography here is sharp, expressive, at times pushing the limits of physical ability. The dancers' movements convey a full range of emotions: from the cold calculation of the "superman" to the panicked terror of a cornered criminal, from frenzied passion to quiet resignation.
The production immerses the audience in the dark atmosphere of Dostoevsky's Petersburg. This is enhanced by the laconic yet meaningful set design, the play of light and shadow that reveals distorted faces and broken figures from the gloom, and, of course, the music. The disturbing, dissonant harmonies of Gustav Mahler and Boris Tishchenko become not just a backdrop but a full-fledged character, reflecting the characters' spiritual chaos. There's nothing accidental in this ballet; every detail works to create a unified, powerful artistic image.
Tickets to Eifman's "Crime and Punishment" will present you with serious, profound reflections on eternal themes: the right to violence, the price of repentance, the nature of faith and unbelief. This is an opportunity to see how great Russian literature takes on a new, piercing form in contemporary dance. It is an intellectual and emotional challenge that will be rewarded with a powerful catharsis. For those who seek revelation, not oblivion, in art, attending this performance within the majestic Alexandrinsky Theatre will be one of the main cultural events of the year.
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The Kremlin Palace will host a spring gala concert featuring ballets by Boris Eifman.
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Eifman Gala: A Grand Dance Celebration at the Kremlin Palace
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Immerse yourself in the magic of dance: "Eared Stories. Stolen Christmas" at the Boris Eifman Dance Academy
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