The Legend of Love is his most renowned work and it's easy to appreciate this acclamation. “Grigorovich is known for his highly demanding choreography he refuses to conform therefore pushes soloists to embody their characters and submerge into the storylines. While at Bolshoi Theatre, Yuri worked on the classical repertoire including The Nutcracker, Spartacus, Swan Lake and Ivan, The Terrible. It was his direction on The Legend of Love in 1961, that bought him much acclaim as a choreographer. Yuri Grigorovich's ballets dominate the repertory of contemporary works for over 30 years his staging of classic ballets reflect his conviction that drama must always be expressed through dancing.Born in Leningrad into a family connected with the Imperial Russian Ballet, Yuri graduated from the Leningrad Choreographic School and danced as a soloist of the Kirov Ballet. Its phenomenon ballet techniques, enchanting melodies and captivating chronicle transcends time as the sisters' battle for one man's affection and eternal love. Choreographer Yuri Grigorovich, playwright Nazim Hikmet, music composer Arif Melikov and Simon Virsaladze create an outstanding scenography to deliver an outstanding recital. Yuri Grigorovich transforms this dramatic saga into a powerful performance of love, sacrifice and tragedy. The Legend of Love is a timeless Oriental ballet with deep philosophical overtones perfectly choreographed to narrate a dramatic love triangle between Queen Mekhmene, her younger sister, Shireen and the handsome Ferkhad. Tickets are now available for purchase on with exclusive corporate discounts for group bookings. Produced by Aurora Event Management, this grand-scale extravagant enthralling showcase of brilliance and splendour is a must-see and one not to be missed masterpiece. Scheduled on 27th and 28th October 2021, at the iconic Dubai Opera, Downtown Boulevard, Dubai will experience this recital for the first time in the Middle East. The Astana Ballet Theatre, the most advanced ballet company in Central Asia, with outstanding reviews in USA, Europe and Asia, pays homage to The Legend of Love by celebrating the best works of the living legend of Russian ballet, Yuri Grigorovich. 50 years on, The Legend of Love continues to wow its audience with exceptional spectacle of elegant pas deux and corps de ballet scenes. The Russian choreographer's popularity catapulted to new heights earning him global ballet laurels and recognition. Dubai, UAE: After his glorious and unforgettable choreography of The Legend of Love, the world finally acknowledged Yuri Grigorovich's genius interpretation of story and dance.