Eternal Brilliance: A Tribute to Pierre Lacotte. - Petipa Awards Gala -

With this new creation we pay homage to the illustrious French choreographer, Pierre Lacotte. Premiered at the Petipa Awards Gala 2023, this special piece stands as an enduring testament to Lacotte's profound influence on the world of ballet.
Renowned choreographer, Vasily Medvedev, drew inspiration from the distinguished legacy of Pierre Lacotte, aiming to capture the essence and style of Lacotte's choreographies. Throughout the creative process, Medvedev felt the guiding spirit of Lacotte, infusing the work with his eternal brilliance.
Collaborating closely with Medvedev was the world-famous costume designer, Elena Zaitseva. With a deep respect for Lacotte and a history of successful collaborations, Zaitseva eagerly embraced the task of creating sketches and costumes for this exceptional performance.
The stage came alive with the talented students of Bayer Ballet Academy.The dedication and artistry breathe life into "Eternal Brilliance," as they honor Lacotte's enduring legacy through skilled execution of this masterpiece choreography.
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As we witness the seamless fusion of Medvedev's choreography, Zaitseva's designs, and talent of Bayer Ballet students, we are reminded of the enduring power of artistic heritage. "Eternal Brilliance: A Tribute to Pierre Lacotte” transcends the realm of mere performance; it serves as a timeless celebration of the beauty and cultural significance of ballet. Through this piece, we ensure that the spirit of dance continues to shine brightly, captivating audiences for generations to come.

[@markbeck8384]

I really enjoyed the choreography and the music. I think Pierre Lacotte absolutely deserves recognition for all the pleasure he has given us.

[@user-nk5zk3uf3k]

That was absolutely gorgeous, every single one of them are so very talented, I really enjoyed this!!

[@EmmaPerezBallet]

Beautiful choreography and performance by Bayer Ballet 👏👏 Congratulations!

[@petipaheritagefoundation]

Thank you so much!

[@user-pl5us2xd6p]

Absolutely awesome 👍❤

[@abcabc-dt9ql]

AMAZING!

[@viktoriakhmelevsky5553]

❤️

[@jacquelinebader8281]

Beautiful ! Who composed the music, please and what is the title ?

[@petipaheritagefoundation]

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Eternal Brilliance: A Tribute to Pierre Lacotte is the tilte . The music is from the ballet Marco Spada

[@jacquelinebader8281]

@@petipaheritagefoundation Many thanks :)