'Swan Lake', with the unforgettable music of Tchaikovsky, is undoubtedly one of the most romantic stories ever set to music. This masterpiece contains all the rich elements of 19th century romantic ballet, and is a pinnacle of classical dance as we know it today.
Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography: Marius Petipa, Lev Ivanov
Libretto: There is uncertainty as to who wrote the libretto, but it was probably written by Vladimir Beghichev and Vasily Geltser.