Shurale

Шурале

The legendary ballet by composer Farid Yarullin, based on the poem by Gabdulla Tukay, which itself draws from Tatar folklore. In this production, with choreography by Leonid Yakobson, the story unfolds of the bird-maiden Syuyumbike being abducted by the evil forest spirit Shurale and her rescue by the brave hunter Byltyr. A colourful and spectacular ballet about the triumph of light, love, and goodness over dark forces.

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Actors

Shurale

Wagner Carvalho

Sujumbike

Amanda Gomez

Byltyr

Anton Polodyuk

Fire Witch

Olga Alekseeva

Shaitan

Ilnur Gayfullin

Chief Matchmaker (Female)

Diana Zaripova

Chief Matchmaker (Male)

Fayaz Valiakhmetov

Crew

Composer

Farid Yarullin

Libretto

Choreography

Leonid Yakobson

Conductor

Renat Salavatov

Stage & Costume design

Andrey Knoblok

Production Manager

Raufal Mukhametzyanov

Film Director

Vadim Kiselyov

Cinematographer

Evgeniy Timokhin

About

The bird-maiden Syuyumbike, captured by the evil forest lord Shurale, is saved by the brave hunter Byltyr. In the decisive battle, he defeats the dark spirit, and by freeing Syuyumbike, he finds his happiness with her. The story is based on the eternal struggle between light and darkness, and the triumphant power of love.