Grand Kyiv Ballet - Giselle
The best of Ukraine's ballet dancers
Why see Grand Kyiv Ballet - Giselle?
ballet classic
The timeless romantic ballet Giselle is magnificently performed by the extremely talented dancers of Ukraine's Grand Kyiv Ballet, on tour across North America! The exceptional tale, set to music by Adolphe Adam and the choreography of the iconic Marius Petipa and original choreographers Jules Perrot and Jean Coralli, is an incredible experience brought to you by some of the best ballet performers in the world.
What is the story?
Giselle is a beautiful and gentle peasant girl who is pursued by a nobleman, disguised as a peasant himself. But the nobleman finds himself a rival for her affections however in the form of Hilarion, a fellow villager who is suspicious of him. He has good reason to be distrustful; the nobleman is betrothed to marry another. This comes to light during a brawl between her two suitors, during which Giselle dies of a heart attack.
The titular damsel then joins a group of ghostly brides, who all perished before being married to their loves...her nobleman is devastated and tries to kill himself but can Giselle's spirit and enduring love save him?
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