Natalia Osipova as Giselle and Carlos Acosta as Albrecht in Act II of Marius Petipa’s Giselle.
Giselle
is the quintessential Romantic ballet. It transformed the dance world
when it was first performed in Paris in 1841 and remains at the centre
of the classical repertory.
Giselle
is the quintessential Romantic ballet. It transformed the dance world
when it was first performed in Paris in 1841 and remains at the centre
of the classical repertory.
Although the choreography and designs have
undergone many changes over the years, the essence of Giselle remains
the same.
undergone many changes over the years, the essence of Giselle remains
the same.
The Royal Ballet’s production uses Marius Petipa’s classic
version (after the original choreography by Jules Perrot and Jean
Coralli), first staged in St Petersburg in 1884.
The role of
Giselle provides a dancer with many technical and dramatic challenges,
from the character’s early love to her poignant descent into madness and
final gesture of forgiveness from beyond the grave.
version (after the original choreography by Jules Perrot and Jean
Coralli), first staged in St Petersburg in 1884.
The role of
Giselle provides a dancer with many technical and dramatic challenges,
from the character’s early love to her poignant descent into madness and
final gesture of forgiveness from beyond the grave.
The first act of
the ballet is filled with historical detail and rustic colour. By
contrast, the second act (known as the White Act) plunges the audience
into an eerie moonlit forest haunted by the ethereal Wilis – vengeful
spirits of young brides who died before their wedding day. With its
combination of memorable story and exquisite choreography, Giselle is
the perfect way to discover classical ballet.
the ballet is filled with historical detail and rustic colour. By
contrast, the second act (known as the White Act) plunges the audience
into an eerie moonlit forest haunted by the ethereal Wilis – vengeful
spirits of young brides who died before their wedding day. With its
combination of memorable story and exquisite choreography, Giselle is
the perfect way to discover classical ballet.
