Published on Sep 10, 2014

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Genre: NCPA

Dates: October 30-31, 2014

Venue: Opera House of NCPA

Prices: 100, 280, 400, 460, 520, 580, 680

Features: Regards as one of the most respected ballet companies in the world, the Dutch National Ballet will presents the new version of classic ballet Giselle at Opera House of NCPA in Beijing on October 30th-31st.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Choreography: Jean Coralli/ Jules Perrot/ Rachel Beaujean/ Ricardo Bustamante
Music: Adolphe Adam
Sets and costumes: Toer van Schayk
Lighting: James F. Ingalls

Presenter: Dutch National Ballet
Dancers:
Anna Tsygankova
JozefVarga
Larissa Lezhnina
ArturSheserikov
Megan ZimnyKaftira
JurgitaDronina
Matthew Golding

Giselle is the highlight of Romanticism. In 2009, the Dutch National Ballet presented this ballet in a new version, with a revitalized choreography to make it even more appealing to the 21st-century audiences. It is one of the oldest surviving and most often danced ballets in the world, sometimes also referred to as 'the Hamlet of ballet'.

Respect for tradition is at the forefront of this new production by Rachel Beaujean (Head Artistic Staff at the Dutch National Ballet) and Ricardo Bustamante (choreographer), with sets and costumes by Dutch designer Toer van Schayk. 'The choreography and the composition of the dances are phenomenal. Giselle has no sell-by date. It is timeless, just like Rembrandt's Night Watch', says Rachel Beaujean.

Alongside deception, revenge and forgiveness, pure love plays the main role in this production. Count Albrecht, the male protagonist, is sincere in his feelings for Giselle and overwhelmed by her love and beauty. When Giselle dies of a broken heart after discovering that he is already engaged, Albrecht is left behind distraught with grief. Love vanquishes death.

SYNOPSIS
Giselle, a simple country girl, dies of a broken heart when she discovers her lover Albrecht has deceived her. Returning to haunt him, she joins the ghostly ranks of the Wilis: abandoned brides who rise from the grave to prey on the men who wronged them.

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