Moscow Festival Ballet: "Giselle"

"Giselle": Moscow Festival Ballet Dances the Romantic Classic

One of the world's premier dance troupes, the Moscow Festival Ballet always impresses with its technically skilled, emotionally moving portrayals of classical favorites. Now at Bayside's Queensborough Performing Arts Center, the company is set to perform the crown jewel of romantic Russian ballets."Giselle" spins the tragic story of a beautiful young peasant girl who falls for the flirtations of the deceitful and disguised nobleman Albrecht. When the ruse is revealed, the fragile Giselle dies of heartbreak, and Albrecht must face the otherworldly consequences of his careless seduction. Ultimately, though, the redemptive power of love overcomes all. This masterpiece exemplifies the highest classical elements of grace, precision and expression, and the Moscow Festival Ballet delivers an impressive recreation of this legendary work.