The Bolshoi Theatre of Belarus presented in Vilnius the national ballet, based on the common historical events of the two countries – the era of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The choreographic poem "Vitovt" gathered more than 1,500 spectators on the largest Lithuanian stage – Siemens Arena.
The premiere of the performance took place in 2013, and two years later the staff of the Opera and Ballet Theatre was awarded the highest award – the Prize of Belarus "For Spiritual Revival". The Theatre brought to Vilnius tons of decoration. The central piece of the scenery alone – the head of the European bison – weighs over 2 centners.
The ballet troupe of the Bolshoi Theater of Belarus was received with a storm of applause. After the performance, the came back on stage again and again. The next tour of the troupe is scheduled for 6 February. In Mexico, the Theatre will present "The Swan Lake".
