Lago de los Cisnes .... Swan Lake!

Last night we were thrilled to attend a sell-out performance of Swan Lake in the main theatre of Cordoba. The Cordoba Symphony Orchestra accompanied the Cordoba Ballet, and the performance was of a very high standard.

We found the whole experience particularly exciting because one of our friends from church had been contracted by the ballet to perform for the first time.  She had been cast in a background role, but during Thursday´s performance one of the ´swans´ injured herself on stage ... our friend was ripped from her costume and thrust on-stage as a swan! She was delighted to be given the opportunity to dance this famous ballet in such auspicious company.

The kids enjoyed their first taste of theatre, as did some neighbours we were able to invite. The performance started at 9.30pm, and only one little Field fell asleep, despite his best efforts, as the final act drew to a close after midnight.

Posted by Julie