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La Sylphide is a romantic ballet in two acts, with two versions choreographed by Filippo Taglioni and August Bournonville. Learn about the history, music, characters, and synopsis of this classic work of the Romantic era.
La Sylphide is a romantic ballet about a young Scotsman who is seduced by a supernatural creature and betrays his fiancée. Learn about the history, choreography, music and costumes of this classic production by ABT.
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May 21, 2019 · Learn about the characters, plot, music, interesting facts, and upcoming performances of La Sylphide, one of the most famous classical ballets.
Act 1. Young James is shortly to marry his betrothed, Effy. He slumbers in his armchair. The Sylphide sits by his feet. She is in love with James and wakes him by kissing his forehead before...
Jul 1, 2017 · La Sylphide is a romantic ballet by Philippe Taglioni, recreated by Pierre Lacotte for the Paris Opera Ballet in 1972. It tells the story of James, a young man who falls in love with a sylph, a supernatural creature, and faces the wrath of his fiancée Effie.
Sep 30, 2017 · The story of La Sylphide is loosely based on the obsessive stories of the French writer Charles Nodier. He introduced a younger generation of Romanticists to gothic literature, vampire tales and conte fantastique (meaning ‘fantastic tales’, a bit like science fiction).
