Set in the very heart of Moscow, on the historic grounds of the Kremlin, the stage of the State Kremlin Palace is home to the distinguished Kremlin Ballet Theatre. Many of its dancers have performed at the legendary Bolshoi Theatre and trained at the same prestigious academies, preserving the highest traditions of Russian ballet.
Giselle is one of the greatest masterpieces of the classical repertoire — a poetic tale of love, betrayal and forgiveness. From the sunlit innocence of the first act to the haunting, moonlit world of the Wilis, the ballet enchants with its lyrical beauty, expressive choreography and unforgettable music. A timeless story that continues to move audiences with its delicate emotion and ethereal grace.
Giselle dies, unable to survive the betrayal of her beloved Albrecht, who concealed his noble status and his impending marriage to another. Even after becoming one of the Wilis—vengeful spirits of betrayed brides—Giselle, through the power of her all-forgiving love, saves Albrecht from death.
Created more than a century and a half ago, the ballet continues to move audiences to this day, contrasting the real world—where the love between a peasant girl and a count is doomed—with a supernatural realm in which true love ultimately triumphs.