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GISELLE

Ballet

Choreography:

Zofia Rudnicka – original choreography based on the work of Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot.

Composer:

Adolphe Adam

Author of the libretto:

Théophile Gautier and Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges

Date of the premiere:

12.10.2024

Duration:

2 h 10 min (1 intermission)

Producers:

Musical director:

Andriy Yurkevych

Original choreographic adaptation based on Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot:

Zofia Rudnicka

Set and costume Design:

Tatiana Kwiatkowska

Lighting design:

Maciej Igielski

Ballet mistress for the soloist Pair:

Renata Smukała

Choreographer’s assistants:

Beata Brożek-Grabarczyk, Agata Jankowska

Assistant conductor:

Sergey Simakov

Musical collaboration:

Marta Kosielska

Poster design:

Tatiana Kwiatkowska

Stage manager:

Mariusz Caban

Fantasy ballet in two acts

"Giselle" is the most typical "action ballet" of the Romantic period that has survived in the global repertoire to this day. The libretto, written by Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges and Théophile Gautier, is based on the legend of the young girls' ghosts from the Herculean mountains who died before their wedding and seduced young men with their dance. The theme, depicting the story of unhappy love, corresponds to the ideals of Romanticism. The dramaturgy of the ballet primarily highlights the role of the title character, which requires not only acting skills but also a sense of the Romantic ballet style. This title is staged by all the greatest theaters in the world, and every top ballerina wants to have it in her repertoire. In our Theater, this will be the third premiere of this title, the previous ones took place in 1979 choreographed by Jarosław Piasecki and in 2003 choreographed by Robert Streiner. The long-awaited classic ballet position in Łódź will surely be met with interest from the audience.

Tickets:

Zone I

100/90 zł

Zone II

90/80 zł

Zone III

80/70 zł

Zone IV

60/50 zł

Fot. Joanna Miklaszewska

In the foreground of the photo is a group of dancers in folk costumes, positioned in front of a picturesque setting of country houses and vineyards. The central dancer in a light blue dress lies on the ground, while another in a red dress leans over her.

The photo shows six ballerinas dressed in identical costumes consisting of white blouses, green corsets and light beige skirts. All dancers stand on pointe, with their arms raised in the air, against a dark backdrop of stylized rural elements.

The photo shows a ballerina in the center of the frame, wearing a white blouse, dark green corset, and blue skirt, who has long, dark hair falling over her shoulder and is looking up. In the background, out of focus, is a group of other dancers in folk costumes.

A pair of dancers in the center of the frame perform a lift, with the dancer in a light blue skirt and white blouse lifted in the arms of the male dancer, who is wearing a brown waistcoat and white shirt. Around them, against a backdrop of farmhouses and vineyards, are a group of other dancers in traditional costume.

In the foreground, a ballerina in a light blue skirt and white blouse lies on the floor, her arms spread out to the sides. Two other ballerinas, dressed in green skirts and white blouses, kneel next to her, trying to help her, while in the background, a group of dancers in traditional costumes stand, watching the scene.

The photograph shows a ballerina dressed in a blue tulle gown and a crown on her head, standing on one leg on pointe, with her arms raised and a branch in her hand. In the background are the outlines of tombstones and a cemetery gate, suggesting a scene set in a nighttime setting.

The photo shows a row of ballerinas dressed in long, light blue tulle dresses and head wreaths, performing a synchronized movement while standing on pointe with outstretched arms. In the background are the subtle outlines of tombstones and a cemetery gate.

In the foreground of the photo, a ballerina in a white tulle dress and a long, transparent veil is visible, standing on pointe shoes and delicately stepping forward. Behind her, in the background, there is a row of other ballerinas in identical tulle dresses, standing in semi-darkness.

In the center of the photo, a ballet master in a red jacket and black trousers performs a high jump, raising his arms and legs. On the right, on the ground, stands a ballerina in a light blue dress, looking toward the jumping dancer, and in the background are the outlines of tombstones and a cemetery gate.

A ballet master in a red jacket and black trousers kneels next to an illusory tombstone, which shows the figure of a ballerina in a white dress. In the foreground, at the base of the tombstone, lie white flowers.

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