Saturday, October 24, 6:30 pm, Orcas Center
— from Artha Kass, Orcas Center —
Bring the family and come with us to the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow on Saturday, October 24 at 6:30 pm to see Giselle, one of the most well known and cherished ballets in the world.
This treasure of romantic ballet is one of the oldest and greatest in classical repertoire, touching upon the great romantic themes: a doomed love affair ending in tragedy, a dive into fantasy and ultimate redemption through the power of love. The Bolshoi, renowned for its intimate and emotionally intense interpretation of this beloved drama, presents Giselle, one of the most romantic and visually striking works in the classical canon.
A simple peasant girl who loves to dance falls for a dashing prince in disguise. When she discovers his betrayal, her weak heart stops. This is a ballet about secrets and lies. The two lovers at its core know nothing about each other. Count Albrecht is full of deceptions, including the fact that he’s engaged to someone else. The peasant girl of the title suffers from a weak heart and knows that dancing could kill her. Neither confesses these truths to the other. Giselle dies when she learns that the man she loves, Albrecht, has betrayed her. Against her own will, she joins the Wilis, vengeful spirits who now turn against Albrecht and condemn him to dance until he dies of exhaustion. Giselle’s ghost, along with a host of vengeful Wilis, haunts her beloved, ultimately transcending death with forgiveness
The old tale — which has its roots in the medieval reports of dance mania in the Rhineland — of first love, class distinction, deceit, heartbreak, madness and love beyond the grave – comes to life showing dance as a vital force.
The Daily Express states that the legendary Bolshoi’s Giselle is “tremendously atmospheric and blessed with terrific performances… a fine production with all the heartbreak and potent tragedy one could wish.”
For trailers, behind the scenes and production information visit www.orcascenter.org.
Tickets for the Bolshoi Ballet’s Giselle are $18, $13 for students, $2 off for Orcas Center members, and may be purchased at www.orcascenter.org or by calling 376-2281 ext. 1 or visiting the Orcas Center Box Office open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from noon – 2 pm. $5 Subsidized tickets available at the Box Office. For more information about Orcas Center’s 2015 season visit www.orcascenter.org.
