Le Corsaire
Pirates turn to heroes when love surges
An epic whole-evening ballet about the pirate Conrad – an adventure-filled tale of love and justice!
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Prenumerera på nyhetsbrevet →Love, vulnerability, longing for freedom, and fighting for justice. Le Corsaire is an epic whole-evening ballet in the classic tradition with magnificent ensemble pieces and romantic encounters between Conrad the pirate and his beloved Medora. This masterpiece is often presented in the form of short extracts. The Royal Swedish Opera now takes on the full version for the first time. It is a feast for the senses!
Lord Byron, superstar of the Romantic movement, wrote The Corsair in 1814. It is an adventure story in verse featuring pirates and slave traders, a dream of a distant time and a place. The poem inspired various musical interpretations by, among others, Verdi, Berlioz and Elgar. Best known is the ballet Le Corsaire from 1856 by master choreographer Marius Petipa with its famous pas de deux. The Spanish choreographer José Carlos Martinez has created a high-paced, intense contemporary version.
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Frequesntly asked questions
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At what time do I have to be at the Opera before the performance?
We recommend that you arrive at least half an hour before the performance begins. If you can arrive earlier, it's even better: 45 minutes before the start of the performance, there is a free audience introduction in the Golden Foyer - an excellent way to approach the performance! Please note that once the performance has started, no one will be allowed into the hall until after the first intermission.
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It's my first time at the Opera - what do I do?
We have put together some useful tips for your visit. Otherwise, our best advice is to arrive on time - discover the Opera House, leave your coat in the cloakroom, eat or drink something. AND, ask our ushers - they'll be happy to help! Outerwear and bags should be left in the cloakroom for safety and evacuation reasons.
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Can my ticket be rebooked or cancelled if I or someone in my party is ill?
You can rebook tickets yourself on the website up to 24 hours before the start of the performance within the the current season. Tickets cannot be cancelled (read more in our general terms and conditions).
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Can you eat and drink at the Opera?
Of course you can! Our partner Restaurang Grodan is on the ground floor facing Strömgatan - take the opportunity to book a table ahead of your visit! Each floor also has a service with drinks and snacks, at the stalls' café there is a slightly larger selection. We advice you to pre-book the intermission service so it is ready and waiting for you during the interval!
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