Candlelight Ballet: Swan Lake vs Giselle

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⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Manchester. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Swan Lake vs Giselle at Manchester Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight.

General Info
📍 Venue: Manchester Cathedral
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
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Programme

• ACT I – SWAN LAKE (Tchaikovsky) – approx. 25–27 min
• 1. Dance of the Little Swans (Pas de Quatre) – 2.5 min
• 2. Odette’s Theme (Act II, Adagio) – 5 min
• 3. Waltz (Act I) – 6 min
• 4. Pas de Deux (Act III) – 6–7 min
• 5. Finale (Act IV) – 6 min


• ACT II – GISELLE (Adolphe Adam) – approx. 25–27 min
• 1. Introduction / Allegro Moderato – 5 min
• 2. Peasant Pas de Deux – 4 min
• 3. Giselle’s Madness Scene – 5 min
• 4. Wilis’s Entrance / Graveyard Scene – 5 min
• 5. Giselle and Albrecht Pas de Deux – 6–7 min

Performers

• String Quartet + Dancers - To be announced!

Seating Map