Experience Ballet Royalty with Oksana Bondareva at KLCC. Witness the iconic Swan Lake live in Kuala Lumpur on 11 October 2025, starring Mariinsky soloist Oksana Bondareva as Odette/Odile. This once-in-a-lifetime performance by the world-renowned ballerina brings global ballet excellence to KLCC Plenary Hall, presented by Crescendo Asia and Saint Petersburg National Ballet Theatre. After a sold-out Southeast Asia tour in 2024, Swan Lake returns with a historic edge — this is not just a repeat, it’s a world-class moment for Malaysia’s performing arts scene.
Kuala Lumpur, 28 July 2025 —
Malaysia’s ballet fans are in for an extraordinary treat this October as the
legendary Swan Lake makes its grand return to Kuala Lumpur. Elevating
the 2025 production to new heights is the rare and prestigious appearance of
international ballet star Oksana Bondareva, performing the iconic role
of Odette/Odile.
As a soloist of Russia’s Mariinsky Theatre and Moscow Ballet
“La Classique,” Bondareva’s arrival in KL marks a landmark moment in
the Malaysian performing arts scene — a rare opportunity to witness a true icon
of ballet on home soil.
Oksana Bondareva:
The Essence of Ballet Excellence
Bondareva’s career spans performances with the Mariinsky Theatre, Mikhailovsky
Theatre, and Russian National Ballet. Her powerful artistry and technical
precision have earned her standing ovations across the globe, from Europe to
the Americas.
This is not just a touring show — this is a performance by a dancer trained at
the highest level, mentored by legends like Vladimir Vasiliev.
Unmissable in 2025
Presented by Crescendo Asia and performed by the Saint Petersburg
National Ballet Theatre, the return of Swan Lake follows a sold-out
Southeast Asia tour in 2024.
“We wanted this to be more than a repeat — we wanted to make
history,” says Dimitri Montalto, Director of Crescendo Asia. “Bringing
Bondareva to Kuala Lumpur is a celebration of world-class ballet, made
accessible to Malaysian audiences.”
Kuala Lumpur
Performance
11 October — KLCC Plenary Hall
Tickets available on official
ticketing platform
Follow @crescendoasia
on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content and updates.
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