Come Enjoy This Fall's Hottest Ballet, 'La Bayadere'

Uijeongbu Music Library, Ballerina Kim Ji-young and 'Sibi Yulakhoe' Operation

Promotional material for 'Sibi Yulakhoe (十二律樂會)'.

Uijeongbu Music Library in Gyeonggi announced on the 23rd that it will operate a full-fledged music appreciation program, "Sibiyulyurakhoe (十二律樂會)," where attendees can enjoy the performances of Korean dancers in the ballet "La Bayad?re" on October 18 and 25.

Sibiyulyurakhoe is a music appreciation program accompanied by expert commentary. This fall, it will hold video viewing sessions of the ballet "La Bayad?re," performed by Korea's representative ballet companies, the National Ballet Company and Universal Ballet, which have been drawing attention with performances staged a month apart.

Professor Kim Ji-young, prima ballerina of Kyung Hee University's Department of Dance, will present not only the artistic beauty of ballet, a comprehensive art encompassing music and various artistic fields, but also the remarkable performances of Korean dancers who are indispensable in the global ballet scene.

Ballerina Kim Ji-young, who joined the National Ballet Company at the youngest age of 19 and has lived as a principal dancer since she was 20, is known as the "eternal prima ballerina of the National Ballet Company." She performed as a principal dancer for a long time with both the Korean National Ballet and the Dutch National Ballet. After retiring in 2019, she has been nurturing future talents at university and participating as a lead in various productions, recently appearing in a full-length performance of the ballet "Giselle," continuing her active career.

"La Bayad?re," meaning "Indian Dancer," is a ballet work first performed in 1877, set against the backdrop of an ancient Hindu temple, with music by Ludwig Minkus and choreography by Marius Petipa. Featuring over 100 dancers, more than 200 costumes, and a large-scale stage, it offers a spectacular visual feast and is considered a masterpiece.

Adults who wish to appreciate ballet, the pinnacle of comprehensive arts combining music and dance, and enjoy the performances of Korean dancers on the world stage can apply on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 10 a.m. on the 24th via the music library’s website or at the library’s first-floor counter.

For more details, visit the library’s website and Instagram (@musiclib_of_ujb) or inquire by phone.

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