Russian ballet stars to perform in Beijing this weekend

Art director of Moscow Classical Ballet Sergei Filin wrote to the National Ballet of China earlier this week. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

In order to keep the authentic Russian style, world-famous conductor Matvey Korobov, art director of the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, is also invited to Beijing. He will lead a 50-people Russian symphony orchestra, and give perfect accompaniment to the gala.

Sergei Filin, art director of Moscow Classical Ballet, wrote to the National Ballet of China, one of the sponsors of the ballet season, earlier this week. In addition to congratulate beforehand the whole ballet season, he stressed in the letter that the performance by Russian top dancers will be a grand festival for ballet fans, and will make them feel satisfied.