A village romance gives way to a moonlit world in which love and betrayal have consequences beyond death. This is a classical interpretation, useful for viewers who want to explore the traditional work before comparing it with Akram Khan’s reimagining.
Production at a glance
The Royal Ballet; Marianela Núñez as Giselle and Vadim Muntagirov as Albrecht. Adolphe Adam’s score, with choreography credited to Marius Petipa after Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot. Provider production year: 2016. Duration: 114 minutes.
What to look for
Watch how the heroine’s movement changes between the two acts, and how the corps de ballet creates the atmosphere of the Wilis.
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