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A DELIGHFULLY COMEDIC TALE OF BUDDING ROMANCE. The rare full-length ballet highlighted by generous doses of comedy, Coppélia returns to the repertory to mark the 50th anniversary of Balanchine’s 1974 staging. Drawing on the Petipa production, Balanchine collaborated with the great Russian dancer Alexandra Danilova, renowned for her ...
A village in Galicia, once an Austro-Hungarian province on the Carpathian slope. A festival honors a new carillon for the town’s bell-tower. Dr. Coppélius, toy-maker, inventor, and magician exhibits his masterwork, Coppélia, a life-sized doll whom he thinks of as a daughter.
March 25-30, 2025 - New York City Ballet: Coppélia features George Balanchine's version of this comedic classical ballet for the entire family.
3 paź 2024 · On September 27, 2024, New York City Ballet presented the first performance of Balanchine's 'Coppélia' for the Fall Season. This cherished, comedic work was given wonderful treatment through the charming staging and captivating choreography, allowing the artists and orchestra to make the most of their talents and time on stage.
With lively characters, a case of mistaken identity, and a bright orchestral score, the New York Times calls it a “story ballet done to perfection.” One of the world’s foremost dance companies is back with this charming, comedic masterpiece about an eccentric toymaker and the doll he creates.
15 paź 2024 · Although City Ballet is known for its signature plotless dances, it delights me to see the company tell stories from time to time. Coppélia, a comedic ballet in three acts, resembles a great page-turner – it is enchanting, thrilling, and leaves one wanting more… that is, until it didn’t.
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