Desdemona

Anatolijus Šenderovas's 2-act ballet exploring Othello and Iago's psychological worlds.

Anželika Cholina's choreography strips away conventional narrative padding to focus entirely on the volatile intersection of passion, jealousy, and manipulation in Shakespeare's tragedy. Set to Anatolijus Šenderovas's score—featuring live percussion by Arkadijus Gotesmanas—the production relies on a versatile ensemble where dancers take on multiple roles to mirror internal psychological shifts.

This staging builds on a rich collaborative history while offering a distinct, emotionally charged interpretation tailored for a compact ballet troupe. It is a compelling evening for those interested in contemporary narrative dance that prioritizes psychological intensity and musical integration over rigid pantomime.

✻ Best for
  • Dance-focused
  • Live orchestra
  • Mature themes
  • Classic
  • First-time ballet
✻ Venue

Kaunas State Musical Theatre

Laisvės ave. 91, Kaunas
Centras · Kaunas
✻ Before you book

Things worth knowing.

  1. Age ratingRecommended for viewers aged 7 and older (N-7).
  2. Premiere contextThis production premiered on May 26, 2023.
  3. Live musicFeatures live performance by renowned jazz percussionist Arkadijus Gotesmanas.

Performances

DEC
JAN
NOV

Production

✻ Creative

Director and choreographer
Anželika Cholina
Music director and conductor
Ričardas Šumila
Conductor
Julius Geniušas
Set designer
Marijus Jacovskis
Costume designer
Olga Filatova Kontrimienė
Hair and make-up designer
Dalia Žakytė
Lighting designer
Audrius Jankauskas

✻ Cast on this run

Dezdemona
Nijolė Seriožnikova / May Jean Teo
Otelas
Martynas Čiučiulka / Deividas Dulka / Gintaras Visockis
Jagas
Jokūbas Nosovas / Valerijus Osadčenko
Kasijus
Martynas Čiučiulka / Aurimas Tiškevičius
Bjanka
Ana Buchovskaja-Zamulskienė / Sandra Lavrenovaitė Bliuvė / Auksė Mikalajūnaitė Osadčenko
Emilija
Stefanija Nosovaitė / Justina Vitkutė Bervingienė
Brabancijus ir turkų vadas
Martynas Čiučiulka / Roman Zavhorodnii
Rodrigas
Andrey Ianbekov / Antanas Striganavičius
Mergaitė
Liucija Balčiūnaitė / Mėta Meškytė