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La Sylphide (English: The Sylph; Danish: Sylfiden) is a romantic ballet in two acts. There were two versions of the ballet; the original choreographed by Filippo Taglioni in 1832, and a second version choreographed by August Bournonville in 1836.
La Sylphide is a romantic ballet about a young Scotsman who is seduced by a supernatural creature and betrays his fiancée. Learn about the history, choreography, music and costumes of this classic production by ABT.
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Learn about the story of La Sylphide, a classic ballet by Bournonville, performed by SF Ballet in 2022. Follow James, a Scottish farmer, as he abandons his bride for a mysterious Sylph in the forest, and faces the consequences of his choice.
The Story of La Sylphide — Google Arts & Culture. By English National Ballet. Isaac Hernández as James in La Sylphide English National Ballet. Act 1. Young James is shortly to marry his...
May 21, 2019 · Learn about the characters, plot, music, interesting facts, and upcoming performances of La Sylphide, one of the most famous classical ballets.
Bournonville’s La Sylphide premiered in Copenhagen in 1836 with his protégé Lucile Grahn in the title role and Bournonville himself as James. While Filippo Taglioni’s version fell out of the spotlight a few years after it premeired, Bournonville’s La Sylphide has been a part of the Royal Danish Ballet’s repertory ever since.
