This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Arts & Entertainment

Bolshoi Ballet Live: Raymonda

Part of Ballet in Cinema

Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 11am

Composed by Alexander Glazunov
Choreographed by Yuri Grigorovich

This three-act ballet featuring Glazunov’s glorious score tells the story of Raymonda, the niece of a French countess and betrothed to the knight Jean de Brienne. Separated by Jean's commitment to aid King Andrei II in medieval times, another suitor is so dazzled by Raymonda’s beauty that he attempts to abduct her. Filled with color, grand effects, and a rousing duel, Raymonda features choreography by Yuri Grigorovich. 

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

More from Fort Greene-Clinton Hill