How does The Three Musketeers differ from other ballets in the repertoire of Estonian National Opera?
Sergei Upkin (Sergei): The Three Musketeers adds colour and sparkle to the repertoire, because the choreography is different. It gives the dancers a wonderful opportunity to test their skills. Marika Muiste (Marika): It does not resemble classical ballet in the way that it is all about the princess and the prince – it is a ballet for the whole troupe with different characters and every dancer has a role, or maybe two. Aleksandr Prigorovski (Aleksandr): We had the opportunity to be co-authors of fight scenes as Daniel de Andrade encourages improvisation and creativity on dancers’ part. I am already eager to see different casts, as every one brings something of his own to the role, making it unique. Heidi Kopti (Heidi): …thus making every performance unique. What is your role like? Marika: I dance both the role of Madame Bonacieux and Milady de Winter. They are absolutely different! Milady is a contradictory character and constantly changing – at one moment she is cunning and contriving
