Giselle - + New Choreography - Men Y Men

Synopsis

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.

Our Review:

24 September 2009

A fusion of nationalities once again unite together in a Giselle that can only be described as pure perfection. English National Ballet interpret the classic romance splendidly, having the capability of making a performance so renowned and well rehearsed appear so effortless and unique.

Twisting convention, the ENB provide an all-male opening that precedes the main production. However, unlike a warm-up act for a comedian, this innovative ballet, created by talented choreographer Wayne Eagling, will leave you wondering how it can ever be surpassed. Synchronised aand strong, the piece becomes all the more daring and spectacular as the music reaches its crescendo.

Yet somehow all expectations are exceeded as soon as the curtain rises for the first act. The audience watch as a young and naive peasant girl named Giselle becomes encapsulated in all the sensations that accompany love.

From the spectacle of the set, to the complicity of the orchestr...

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