(VOVWORLD) - Russia’s renowned Eifman Ballet is set to captivate Vietnamese audiences this winter with its celebrated production of Anna Karenina. Known worldwide for its emotionally powerful performances and innovative interpretations of classic literature, the company’s upcoming tour marks a highlight of Vietnam’s 2025 cultural calendar.
 Eifman Ballet’s contemporary dancers on stage in a performance of Anna Karenina. (Photo: SPO) |
The Eifman Ballet, one of Russia’s most prestigious dance companies and a global symbol of contemporary ballet, will perform Anna Karenina in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi this November and December as part of its 2025 world tour.
The troupe will stage four performances at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House from November 27–30, before presenting three shows at the Vietnam-Soviet Friendship Cultural Palace in Hanoi from December 3–5.
The event is co-organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet, and the Saigon Philharmonic Orchestra, which has been bringing many classical and multimedia productions closer to Vietnamese audiences.
 All seven performances in Vietnam will be the full two-hour version staged in Russia. (Photo: SPO) |
First published in 1877, Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina, regarded as one of literature’s greatest works of realist fiction, tells the tragic story of a noblewoman trapped between social conventions and her yearning for love and freedom.
In his celebrated ballet adaptation, choreographer Boris Eifman narrows the focus to the love triangle between Anna Karenina, her husband Alexey Karenin, and her lover Count Vronsky—dramatizing Anna’s struggle between passion and duty through the language of dance—but preserves the novel’s tragic ending.
The production features a cast of 108 dancers, including top Russian artists. The Eifman Ballet has received numerous accolades, including the Golden Mask, the Golden Soffit, and official honors from the Russian government and President for Anna Karenina. All seven performances in Vietnam will be the full two-hour version staged in Saint Petersburg.
 (Photo: SPO) |
Founded in 1977 by choreographer Boris Eifman, the Eifman Ballet has performed across Europe, Asia, the US, and Australia, earning global acclaim for its emotionally charged productions that merge classical ballet with contemporary stagecraft. Since premiering in 2005, Anna Karenina has become one of its signature works, praised for its powerful movement, dramatic music, and psychological depth.
Ticket prices are from 700,000 VND to 20 million VND. Each person may purchase up to 6 tickets per transaction. The number of Classic tickets is limited to 40 per night.
The arrival of the Eifman Ballet promises Vietnamese audiences a rare opportunity to experience one of the world’s most acclaimed contemporary ballet productions live on stage. With Anna Karenina—a timeless tale brought to life through artistry, passion, and world-class talent—the tour is expected to be a landmark event in Vietnam’s performing arts scene.