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Conductor: Andrew LittonChoreography by George Balanchine and Alexandra Danilova after Marius Petipa
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.
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.
The music of Coppélia links two great historical periods of ballet — the French Romantic style and the Russian Classical style. In 1974, when Balanchine decided to add Coppélia to NYCB’s repertory, he took the opportunity to gently update the ballet, adding some male solos, more pas de deux, and a new third act. He enlisted Danilova to ...
This season’s performances — Sept. 27-29 and Oct. 5-6 — are City Ballet’s 50th anniversary celebration of the ballet. “Coppelia” was first choreographed by Arthur Saint-Léon for the Paris Opera Ballet in 1870, and then reworked by Marius Petipa in 1884 into the version we know today.
29 wrz 2024 · Coppélia is a gift from Balanchine and Danilova to classical ballet, in this 50th anniversary revival.
An amusing tale of charm and budding romance returning for its 50th anniversary, Balanchine’s adaptation of Coppélia presents a classic story of an inventor and the life-like doll he creates. Performances begin SEPT 27. Comments. Ronald Friske. Great artist ballet choreography music. 1d. Maryellen Vickery.
