Choreographer: Stanton Welch AM
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
The world’s most beloved ballet returns to the stage in Stanton Welch’s acclaimed adaptation of Swan Lake. This timeless classic tells the story of Odette, a beautiful maiden transformed into a swan by an evil knight, and the prince who swears his enduring love for her. With expansive choreography, dramatic storytelling, and Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score, Swan Lake remains a quintessential experience for ballet lovers, blending timeless beauty with Houston Ballet’s signature emotional depth. A striking battle of good and evil in black and white, the ballet unfolds on rich and spectacular sets by New Zealand-Australian designer Kristian Fredrikson. Welch’s breathtaking adaptation reaffirms why Swan Lake endures as one of the most powerful and visually arresting works in the classical ballet canon.
Original Production Underwriting by Margaret Alkek Williams
