Also, Chopiniana was originally a compilation of dramatic or character dances set to Chopin's piano music. Revision history Original production Ĭhopiniana, staged by Fokine, had a different musical composition. Fokine also set the ballet for several other companies, and he and his wife, Vera Fokina, danced its leading roles themselves for some years.
Nijinsky danced it with that company at the Metropolitan Opera on 14 April 1916, where it was paired with a similar work to a piano suite (by Robert Schumann), Papillons, also choreographed by Fokine. However, its authorized premiere on that continent, by Diaghilev Ballets Russes, was at the Century Theater, New York City, 20 January 1916, with Lydia Lopokova (who also featured in the unauthorized production five years earlier). With more sylph-like elusiveness, the North American premiere might be dated by an unauthorized version in the Winter Garden, New York, on 14 June 1911 (featuring Baldina alone from the Diaghilev cast). The London premiere, in the first season of the Diaghilev Ballets Russes, was at the Royal Opera House. The long white tutu that Pavlova originally danced in, and that the entire female corps de ballet adopted soon after, was designed by Léon Bakst and inspired by a lithograph of Marie Taglioni dressed as a sylph. The Diaghilev premiere is the most famous, as its soloists were Tamara Karsavina, Vaslav Nijinsky (as the poet, dreamer, or young man), Anna Pavlova, and Alexandra Baldina. As Les Sylphides, what we consider the work was premiered by Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes on 2 June 1909 at Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris. However, this also formed the basis of a ballet, Chopiniana, which took different forms, even in Fokine's hands. One might say that it premiered in 1907 at the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg as Rêverie Romantique: Ballet sur la musique de Chopin. Identifying the premiere of the fuller ballet poses a challenge. In that form, it was introduced to the public in December 1893, conducted by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Glazunov had already set some of the music in 1892 as a purely orchestral suite, under the title Chopiniana, Op. Its original choreography was by Michel Fokine, with Chopin's music orchestrated by Alexander Glazunov. Les Sylphides has no plot but instead consists of several white-clad sylphs dancing in the moonlight with the "poet" or "young man" dressed in white tights and a black tunic. The ballet, described as a "romantic reverie", is frequently cited as the first ballet to be simply about mood and dance. Les Sylphides ( French: ) is a short, non-narrative ballet blanc to piano music by Frédéric Chopin, selected and orchestrated by Alexander Glazunov. Tamara Karsavina, Vaslav Nijinsky, Anna Pavlova, and Alexandra Baldina (as Les Sylphides): 2 June 1909, Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: "It was a truly magical experience, will do again next year.(as Chopiniana): 1907, Mariinsky Theatre, Saint Petersburg, Russia ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: "Stunning setting and beautiful music. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: "it was absolutely stunning and mesmerizing. Join our musicians for an evening gently illuminated by candlelight, and prepare to be taken into the clouds with Chopin's most treasured masterpieces!
You don’t need to know all things Chopin to enjoy the evening simply sit back and savor the stunning atmosphere and pieces you'll hear. Whether you’re looking for a beautifully unique classical music performance or a romantic candlelit experience, this performance is for you. You can read the safety measures for this event here ♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult ? Age requirement: 10 years old or older. ⏳ Duration: 65 minutes (doors open 1 hour prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted) ? Date and time: various dates at 7pm and 9:15pm (select during purchase) ✔️ A safe, comfortable and socially-distanced event ⛪ The stunning architecture of the iconic St. ? A talented solo pianist performing classical pieces by Chopin ?️ An intimate ambience in a beautiful venue bathed in candlelight Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis within each zone ? Zone D seating (restricted visibility)