Get ready for a stellar performance by the St. Petersburg Eifman Ballet, Russia's acclaimed "national treasure" company, as they return to Shanghai with their iconic production of Anna Karenina. Under the visionary choreography of Boris Eifman, the troupe brings Tolstoy’s tragic heroine to life through intense emotional drama and breathtaking ballet technique. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this signature work explores a woman’s rebirth and inner turmoil with stunning movement and musical depth.

The St. Petersburg Eifman Ballet, renowned as Russia’s “national-level artistic company,” presents Anna Karenina under the artistic direction of the distinguished choreographer Boris Eifman.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary since the premiere, this production captures the essence of Tolstoy’s masterpiece. Eifman's choreography uses the language of dance to outline the rebirth of a woman, focusing on the love entanglements between Anna, Karenin, and Vronsky. It is a signature work of the company, having enjoyed repeated, sold-out successes in Shanghai.

The performance is characterized by its intense emotional tension and incredibly accurate expression of character psychology. Eifman believes his ballet is not about the past, but speaks to the present—the emotions in the play transcend time and resonate with contemporary audiences.

• Stage & Dance