
Ballet in two acts
Choreography by David Dawson
World Premiere on 9 March 2008 in the Semperoper
| No further performances in the season 2009|2010. |
More than even dance itself, Giselle loves the mysterious stranger Albrecht who returns her ardour. On the threshold of becoming a woman, she discovers for the first time the passion and yearning of a love that knows neither mistrust, disappointment nor loss. Yet these nascent feelings are destined to be dashed. Giselle is suddenly confronted with the revelation that Albrecht is already betrothed. Giselle is heartbroken. But is this the end for her? Having crossed over into the strange and dreaded world of the mythical «Wilis», Giselle resists the temptation to seek revenge or demand restitution. Omnia vincit amor. Love conquers all.
Choreography and staging
David Dawson
Music
Adolphe Adam
Musical arrangement
David Coleman
Set design
Arne Walther
Costume design
Yumiko Takeshima
Lighting design and production
Bert Dalhuysen
Dramaturgy
Freya Vass-Rhee
Musical direction
David Coleman
Dresden Semperoper Ballett
Staatskapelle Dresden
With kind support of the Foundation for Support of the Semperoper