Synopsis
The young peasant girl Giselle dies when she learns that the man she loves, Albrecht, has betrayed her. Against her own will, she joins the Wilis, vengeful spirits of jilted brides who condemn Albrecht to dance until he dies of exhaustion…
Presentation
Giselle touches upon great and universal romantic themes. In this brand new production, renowned choreographer Alexei Ratmansky brings a fresh perspective to one of the oldest and greatest works of classical dance, giving the audience an opportunity to discover this iconic ballet anew.
Libretto
Théophile Gautier and Jean-Henry Saint-Georges
Choreography
Alexei Ratmansky
Music
Adolphe Adam
Cast
Giselle
Olga Smirnova
Albrecht
Artemy Belyakov
Hans
Denis Savin
Myrtha, Queen of the Wilis
Angelina Vlashinets
Bathilde, Albercht's fiancée
Nelli Kobakhidze
Berthe, Giselle's mother
Anna Antropova
Zulmé
Anastasia Denisova