Ballet: Don Quixote

The GNO Ballet launches the 2024/25 season with one of the most famous ballets of all time: Don Quixote by Ludwig Minkus, in the captivating production of Thiago Bordin, who creatively revives Marius Petipa’s classical choreography.

Don Quixote is one of the most significant and most popular works in the classical ballet repertoire. Through Minkus’ unique music, the choreography tells an enduringly moving story about the high ideals of chivalry, combining comic and romantic elements.

Don Quixote is based on episodes from Miguel de Cervantes’ (1547-1616) famous novel of the same title, which was published in two volumes, in 1605 and 1615 respectively. The plot mainly draws upon the second volume, focusing on the turbulent romance between Quiteria –renamed as Kitri in the ballet– and barber Basilio.

AEGEAN and Miles + Bonus in collaboration with the Greek National Opera, create for you a unique experience!