The first and last great Romantic ballets on one double bill – the fairytale La Sylphide and the glittering party piece Paquita
Description
An otherworldly creature, a man bewitched
In 1836, La Sylphide revolutionised ballet, putting women en pointe and giving audiences their first glimpse of the Romantic ballerina – unattainable and unearthly. The Scottish dreamer James is fascinated by a woodland sprite, and spurns his fiancée to follow her. Intent on capturing the ethereal beauty for his own, he accepts the help of a vengeful witch, who leads him to his downfall. This poignant two-act work will be paired with Marius Petipa’s glittering party piece Paquita, the last flowering of the Romantic ballet and a chance for The Australian Ballet’s dancers to display their sparkling technique.
Genre: Classical double bill
La Sylphide (1836)
Choreography Erik Bruhn after August Bournonville
Music Herman Løvenskjold
Costume and set design Anne Fraser
Lighting design William Akers
Paquita (1847)
Choreography Marius Petipa
Music Ludwig Minkus
Costumes Hugh Colman
IMAGES: Kevin Jackson and Madeleine Eastoe. Photography Georges Antoni. Make up by Napoleon Perdis.
Lucinda Dunn. Photography Justin Smith
Pricing Information
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$8.50 - Internet
$5.00 - Box Office Counter
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Performance Dates
*A Post performance Q & A session follows the performance on Monday 18 November 2013.
Add to your enjoyment and understanding of The Australian Ballet’s productions by joining Artistic Director David McAllister and a panel of artistic staff and dancers as they answer your questions and offer an insight into the world of ballet.
Free to patrons who have purchased a ticket to La Sylphide.
**A free pre-matinee music talk will precede the performance on Wednesday 13 November 2013, 12pm - 1pm.
In this free talk, Music Director and Chief Conductor Nicolette Fraillon and members of Orchestra Victoria will speak about the music you’re about to hear.
Registration required - through The Australian Ballet only by clicking here.
***A free pre-performance music talk will precede the performance on Friday 15 November 2013, 6pm - 7pm.
In this free talk, Music Director and Chief Conductor Nicolette Fraillon and members of Orchestra Victoria will offer insights into the composers, scores and magic of ballet music.
Registration required - through The Australian Ballet only by clicking here.
Reviews
“A popular family treat”
The Sun-Herald on La Sylphide
“a sampling of all that is sexy and exciting about the world of traditional ballet”
Australian Stage Online on Paquita