A showcase of virtuosity which is not to be missed, presented by the resident stars of La Scala and a handful of international guest artists. Following on from the earlier themed ballet evenings, dedicated to individual great composers, the year ends with a Tchaikovsky Gala. Some of the most exacting and demanding moments from Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker are to be presented, showing to great effect the prowess of the corps de ballet and stars alike: Roberto Bolle and Polina Semionova, principal of the Berlin Staatsballett, already applauded at La Scala during the Gala des Étoiles. And also from Berlin the principal couple Nadja Saidakova and Ronald Savkovic, in this their very first appearance on the Scala stage.

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