SPARTACUS by Bolshoi Ballet

SPARTACUS is a work that uses classical symphonic dance to portray a heroic theme and has been hailed as a neoclassical masterpiece since its creation. The Bolshoi Theatre’s version of Spartacus premiered in 1968 and became world-renowned, serving as a hallmark of the Bolshoi Theatre. The narrative of the dance is divided by solo performances of the four main characters—Spartacus, Crassus, Aegina, and Phrygia—alternating between the characters’ actions and their self-reflections. This version of Spartacus visually captures an epic grandeur on stage, with the dance performance brimming with passion and strength.