''Nénuphar'' (''The Water Lily'') is a ''ballet fantastique'' in one act, with choreography by
Marius Petipa and music by
Nikolaï Krotkov (1849-19..)
. First presented by the
Imperial Ballet
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Founded in the 18th century and originally known as the Imperial Russ ...
on November 11/23 (
Julian/
Gregorian calendar
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dates), 1890 at the
Imperial Mariinsky Theatre
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in
St. Petersburg, Russia
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. Principal dancers:
Carlotta Brianza
Carlotta Brianza (1867–1930) was an Italian prima ballerina, dancing with La Scala in Milan and later with the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg.
Biography
Born in Milan, Brianza studied at the ballet school of La Scala under Carlo B ...
See also
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List of ballets by title
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References
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Ballets by Marius Petipa
1890 ballet premieres
Ballets by Nikolai Krotkov
Ballets premiered at the Mariinsky Theatre