Bolshoi Ballet Soloists to Perform on Silver Spirit

Silversea Cruises will welcome Daria Khokhlova and Artemy Belyakov, ballet solo performers of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre of Russia, for an exclusive engagement aboard Silver Spirit's Mediterranean cruise departing on 19 August 2015, sailing roundtrip from Istanbul.

The dance stars will appear on stage in the ship's Show Lounge for three performances during the nine-day voyage, which will visit iconic destinations in Greece and Turkey.

"We're honoured to have two accomplished artists from one of the world's most renowned ballet companies performing aboard our beautiful Silver Spirit," said Karen Christensen, Silversea's General Manager & Director of Sales/Marketing, Australasia. "I know our guests will enjoy an exceptional entertainment experience."

Daria Khokhlova joined the ballet company of the Bolshoi Theatre in 2009. Her repertoire includes such roles as Marie in The Nutcracker, the Ballerina in Petrushka, Princess Florina in Sleeping Beauty, and Olga in Onegin, to name a few. She is renowned for her performance as Ophelia in Hamlet.

Artemy Belyakov, whose notable roles include, among others, Blue Bird in Sleeping Beauty, Lensky in Onegin, and the Evil Genius in Swan Lake, joined the ballet company of the Bolshoi Theatre in 2010.

As part of Silversea’s Silver Select promotion, guests of this voyage are able to take advantage of their choice of a two-category suite upgrade, US$1000 shipboard credit or 50% off the second suite. Silver Privilege fares from US$5,150pp.