Reviews are in!
Critics in Spain are raving about San Francisco Ballet’s performances of Swan Lake at Madrid’s Teatro Real, Oct. 15–22. The Company has performed every night to a jam-packed crowd, captivating audiences with impeccable technique and masterful grace. Want to see the magic for yourself? Take a look at our photo gallery from opening night and witness the elegance in action, plus hear what critics are saying about these unforgettable performances.
Sasha De Sola; Sasha Mukhamedov in Tomasson’s Swan Lake // © Jesús Vallinas
“San Francisco Ballet is a company of extraordinary quality.” – ABC Madrid
“We can safely classify the San Francisco Ballet as one of the greats.” – SusyQ Revista de Danza
“The Teatro Real was filled to the last balcony, and the audience received the ensemble and its soloists with heartfelt euphoria and bravos.” – Scherzo
Carmela Mayo; Julia Rowe and Cavan Conley in Tomasson’s Swan Lake // © Jesús Vallinas
“[San Francisco Ballet’s Swan Lake] can be considered among the best.” – El País
“The second act…is close to perfection and places the American group, now directed by our Tamara Rojo, at the top.” – SusyQ Revista de Danza
“Splendor and elegance.” – El Español