A spectacular special event edition of Swan Lake in 3D starring Ekaterina Kondaurova with Natalia Vodianova , model and actress as story-teller. Recorded live at the historic Mariinsky Theatre, St Petersburg, Russia - the city where the world's most loved ballet was created - celebrating 275 years since Russian ballet started in the exquisite splendour of the Winter Palace. Ekaterina Kondaurova star of Mariinsky Ballet is Odette - Odile, a beautiful Swan Maiden who falls in love with Prince Siegfried (Timur Askerov). Odile is controlled by the wicked magician Von Rothbart and Prince Siegfried is fascinated by her charm until he sees a vision of the true Swan Maiden. He rushes to the lake to find his beloved Odette. Romantic drama. In stunning 3D by the makers of Avatar accompanied by Tchaikovsky's glorious score conducted by one of the world's greatest - Valery Gergiev. Also in HD.