Bruhn’s Swan Lake was a fascinating psychological drama that departed from traditional versions, which proved controversial and ground-breaking. He enhanced the role of Prince Siegfried, whom he occasionally performed, with more dancing and depth, saying he wished to tell the story of the Prince rather than the Swan Queen. He also changed the role of Von Rothbart, the evil sorcerer, to the Black Queen (initially played by Franca). His telling changed the story from a struggle between good and evil to focus on the Prince’s relationships with the women in his life – his mother, the Black Queen, the Swan Queen and the Black Swan – each representing a different form of control or influence. To emphasize the powerful emotion of the story, Bruhn reinstated the tragic ending, with the Prince driven to his death by the swans.
as Prince
as Swan Queen/Black Swan
as Black Queen
as Tutor
as Queen Mother
as Prince's Friend
as Leading Swan
as Leading Swan
as Leading Swan
as Leading Swan
as Master of ceremonies
as Clown
as Clown
as Clown
as Clown
as Spanish dance
as Spanish dance
as Spanish dance
as Spanish dance
as Czardas
as Czardas
as Neapolitan dance
as Neapolitan dance
