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First produced in 1841 at the Paris Opera, Giselle is perhaps the best known and most poignant ballet of the Romantic era. Set in a medieval Rhineland village, it tells of Giselle, a naive peasant girl, who is driven to suicide when deceived by her aristocratic lover, Albrecht. Filled with remorse, Albrecht visits her moonlit grave where he is condemned to death by ghostly spirits - the Wilis. However Giselle's love for Albrecht transcends death and she protects him until sunrise destroys the Wilis power and he is saved. Originally staged by Peter Darrell in 1971 this production has remained one of the finest versions of this tragic story. Darre;;'s skilful depiction of rustic village life contrasts with the chillingly supernatural world of the Wilis and the production has been widely acclaimed.

Creatives/Company

Music(s): Adolphe Adam, Adolphe Adam
Company: Scottish Ballet
Choreographer: Marius Petipa (afer Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot)
Producer: Peter Darrell
Design: Peter Cazalet
Lighting: George Thomson

Giselle

Giselle (Dance or ballet) production archive for QTIX code T521005471. Details of all Giselle archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S702

Archive Listings

5 Oct 99
  to
7 Oct 99
Eden Court Theatre
Inverness, Highlands
Performance Details => Venue archive
29 Sep 99
  to
2 Oct 99
Theatre Royal
Glasgow
Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

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