What would you give for love? The grand ballet “Raymonda,” reimagined by Tamara Rojo from its classic form into a more brisk and modern beast, centers the titular character within that question as she must choose between two men and her own ambitions. Rojo’s new vision, making its U.S. premiere with the San Francisco Ballet, sets the action during the Crimean War of 1854. John, a soldier in the Light Brigade, and Abdur, an Ottoman prince, vie for the affection of Raymonda, a noblewoman who seeks more than comfort as she chases her dreams to make a real difference. With so many pieces in play, this towering work, defined by its sweeping grandeur and larger-than-life narrative, could so easily become disorienting with its many flags and narrative threads all intertwined. However, Rojo’s direction is economic without forgoing the opulence inherent to the piece. 🔗 Read more at link in bio. ✍️: August Hammel (augusttheeighth) 📸: Courtesy of Lindsay Thomas and SF Ballet #sfsu #sfstate...