Lazgi. Dance of Soul and Love IN Salzburg

Lazgi. Dance of Soul and Love
February 14, 2026 – Premiere at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg

Salzburg, Austria – On February 14, 2026, the legendary stage of Grosses Festspielhaus will host the highly anticipated Austrian premiere of Lazgi. Dance of Soul and Love — the acclaimed production of the National Ballet of Uzbekistan that has captivated audiences from Tashkent to London.
Created by the renowned German choreographer and ballet master Raul Raimondo Rebeck, this breathtaking ballet is dedicated to the ancient Uzbek dance Lazgi, inscribed by UNESCO on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. With a history spanning over three thousand years, Lazgi embodies the wisdom and spirit of the Great Silk Road — a celebration of love, freedom, and the eternal soul.
Since its world premiere in Tashkent in 2021, Lazgi has become an international sensation, receiving standing ovations at Dubai Opera, Paris, Dortmund, Istanbul, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Beijing, London, Baku, Astana, and Almaty. Now, this extraordinary performance arrives in Salzburg, one of the world’s great capitals of music and culture.
Audiences will be taken on a spellbinding journey through time — from the ancient caravans of the Silk Road to the present day. Against a backdrop of enchanting shamanic melodies and mesmerizing light effects, the ballet tells the story of Love and the Soul, whose eternal dance unites past and future in perfect harmony.

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The production brings together an exceptional international creative team:

• Concept Author – Saida Mirziyoyeva
• Project Director – Gayane Umerova
• Libretto & Choreography – Raul Raimondo Rebeck
• Stage Design – Yoko Seyama (Japan)
• Costume Design – Frol Burimsky
• Music Composition & Arrangement – Davidson Giaconello
• Lighting Design – Tim Watzlawik

Rebeck’s distinctive choreography seamlessly blends the ancient movements of Lazgi with the elegance of classical ballet, creating an atmosphere where Eastern mystique meets cutting-edge stage technology.
The project is presented by the Art and Culture Development Foundation of Uzbekistan, established in 2017 under the initiative of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The Foundation’s mission is to integrate Uzbekistan’s rich cultural heritage into the global cultural landscape and foster cross-cultural dialogue.
✨ Premiere Date: February 14, 2026
📍 Venue: Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg (Austria)
An evening of magic awaits as the timeless traditions of the East come alive in the heart of Europe.

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Gala in St Moritz Kempinski hotel, 21 February. More info here.