A fusion of top-tier dance artistry, the sea, and a Mediterranean evening promises an unforgettable experience for all ballet enthusiasts. In the magical natural setting of Marjan’s Bene, the Ballet Ensemble of the Croatian National Theatre Split will perform the acclaimed Class Concert in the first part of the evening, followed by a selection of ballet gems in the second part, under the artistic direction of the renowned ballet artist Denis Matvienko. Beauty of movement, emotion, and elegance await all lovers of classical ballet at this year’s Split Summer Festival.

Part I: Class Concert is a one-act ballet that offers a rare glimpse into the hidden world of ballet dancers — their journey offstage, unwavering dedication, and the transformation that occurs as they step into the spotlight. It is a tribute to the art and discipline that turn ordinary people into performers who bring joy, beauty, and meaning, both to themselves and to the audience.

Part II: In the second part of the evening, the Ballet of CNT Split will present carefully selected excerpts from the most beloved and iconic ballet titles.

PART I

Class Concert
Music: P. I. Tchaikovsky, Choreography: Denis Matvienko
Performed by: soloists and CNT Split Ballet ensemble

PART II

1. Trio from the ballet Le Corsaire
   Music: A. Adam, Choreography: M. Petipa (Edition: A. Leimanis)
   Performed by: Stella Duerden, Yehor Horbunov, Maksym Bilokrynytskyi

2. Radio and Juliet
   Music: Radiohead; Choreography: E. Clug
   Performed by: Anastasiia Matvienko, Denys Matvienko

3. Pas de deux from the ballet Giselle
   Music: A. Adam; Choreography: J. Coralli
   Performed by: Daria Manoilo, Oleksandr Horban

4. Pas de deux from the ballet Harlequinade
   Music: R. Drigo; Choreography: M. Petipa
   Performed by: Eva Karpilovska, Oleh Bondar

5. Pas de deux from the ballet The Sleeping Beauty
   Music: P. I. Tchaikovsky; Choreography: M. Petipa
   Performed by: Urara Onomata, Danyil Podhrushko

6. Duet Souvenir to the music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
   Choreography: Vincenzo Timpa
   Performed by: Irina Čaban Bilandžić, Tamás Darai

7. Pas de deux from the ballet Don Quixote
   Music: L. Minkus; Choreography: M. Petipa
   Performed by: Anastasiia Matvienko, Oleh Lihai

Note for the audience: Due to damage to the Marjan's Bene area caused by a severe storm in Split, the scheduled performance on August 1st will be held in the courtyard of Spinut Elementary School.