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Paquita

BALLET IN TWO ACTS
LIBRETTO BY PAUL FOUCHER AND JOSEPH MAZILIER

Joseph Masilier’s Paquita enchanted Théophile Gautier when it was first performed at the Paris Opera in 1846. Carlotta Grisi was one of its principal perfomers and Marius Petipa took the ballet abroad as far as Russia where, in 1882, he created a new version. Little by little, Paquita disappeared from the Opera stage; then, in 2001, it was enthusiastically revived by Pierre Lacotte. Intrigue, abduction and family secrets provide pace and suspense in this exciting work combining character dances with pantomime in a display of technical virtuosity. Sumptuous sets and costumes contribute to this colourful production set in picturesque 19th century Spain.

Edouard Marie Deldevez / Ludwig Minkus Music - in a version by David Coleman
Pierre Lacotte Adaptation and choreography (Opéra national de Paris, 2001) after Joseph Mazilier and Marius Petipa
Luisa Spinatelli Sets and costumes
Philippe Albaric Lighting
Étoiles, Premiers Danseurs and Corps de Ballet
with the participation of the Ballet School

Lauréats du Conservatoire Orchestra
Fayçal Karoui Conductor

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