The Prince of the Night

A mesmerizing ballet performance unfolds as The Prince of the Night brings an enchanting story to life through breathtaking choreography and world-class talent. Experience an evening of passion, elegance, and masterful artistry as Balletto Nazionale Italiano presents a production that promises to captivate audiences of all ages.

Libretto: On the seashore, a lonely figure of a woman stands at the water's edge, gazing into the distance. The gentle waves kiss her feet as she steps forward, surrendering herself to the embrace of the sea. Floating beneath the vast, starry sky, she dreams of walking along the silver moonlit path stretching before her. As she drifts deeper into the night’s enchantment, a distant melody calls to her—a guitar’s soft serenade from a boat under sail. A mysterious young man appears, offering his hand, his voice a whisper against the rising wind. Drawn together by fate, they share a fleeting moment of connection before the waves pull them apart. But the music lingers, haunting her nights and awakening a longing she cannot escape. As days pass and life beckons her toward another destiny, Maria finds herself torn between reality and a love that feels as eternal as the stars. On the eve of her wedding, she hears the melody once more—a call from beyond, a promise of something more. Under the light of the full moon, she follows her heart to the sea, where love, fate, and dreams converge in a breathtaking, celestial embrace.

Featuring an International Cast of Acclaimed Dancers:

Pava Vojinovic – A rising star at just 17 years old, Pava has dazzled the ballet world with her extraordinary talent. She won gold at the World Ballet Grand Prix (2024) and silver in 2023. Her impressive repertoire includes lead roles such as Marie in "The Nutcracker", Aphrodite in "Elada Mou", and performances in "Snow White," "The Ugly Duckling," and "Alexander the Great."

Vsevolod Maievsky – An internationally celebrated principal dancer, Maievsky trained at Ellison Ballet (New York) and performed with the Mariinsky Ballet in iconic productions like Swan Lake, Le Corsaire, La Bayadère, and The Nutcracker. His remarkable career has taken him to prestigious stages across Europe, the USA, and Asia. Currently, he is performing with English National Ballet, continuing to receive international acclaim.

Lorenzo Lodi – A distinguished ballet dancer and pedagogue, Lodi trained at the Vaganova Ballet Academy (Mariinsky Theatre, Russia). As a former soloist with the Saint Petersburg State Academic Yacobson Ballet Theatre and a principal dancer with the International Festival Ballet, he has performed in celebrated productions such as Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, and The Nutcracker. His artistry and depth as a performer make him a standout in this spellbinding production.

Alexander Kondratenko graduated from the Kyiv State Choreographic School. During his studies, he performed leading roles in the ballets Coppélia, La Péri, Masquerade Ball, and Paquita in productions by Malakhov. After graduation, he joined the Kyiv Ballet Theatre for Children and Youth and the Yakobson Ballet Theatre in St. Petersburg. He has toured across Europe and Japan performing leading roles in Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Giselle, Swan Lake, The Great Gatsby, and Carmina Burana as a guest soloist with various ballet companies.

Anastasiia Miliachenko studied in the Kyiv State Ballet School. She has been awarded in several international ballet competitions for professionals and amateurs. She has worked with the Yacobson Ballet Theatre and with other ballet companies in various international productions.

Don’t miss this unforgettable night of ballet excellence at the Rialto Theatre.

Choreographer: Liliya Sabitova

Liliya Sabitova holds the honorary title “National Artist of Russia” for her big achievements and contribution to Ballet as dancer and choreographer. She graduated from the Tashkent State Choreography College and from the Moscow Academic Choreography University. During her career she was Prima Ballerina in world tours of the Bolshoi Ballet, in productions of the State Theater Ballet of Russia and in numerous productions of other international ballet companies. She danced leading parts in “Giselle”, “Paquita”, “Swan Lake”, “Traviata”, “Carmen”, “Nutcracker”, “Valpourge’s Night”, “Blue Beard”, et al. She has won many awards in international professional ballet competitions. Her latest choreographies in Cyprus include “Alexander the Great”, “Ellada mou”, “Midsummer night dream”, “Amor vincit omnia”, “Snow Maiden”, “Carmina Burana”, “She who runs on the Waves”, “On the Wings of an Angel” and others. She lives in Limassol.

Composer: Irina Buckmaier
Producer: Petros Steriotis

Book your tickets now: Duration: 90 minutes
Tickets Prices: €15/20/30/40/50 (Children and Disabled: €15)