Sylvia, originally Sylvia, ou La nymphe de Diane, is a full-length classical ballet in two or three acts, first choreographed by Louis Mérante to music by Léo Delibes. The ballet's premiere took place on 14 June 1876 at the Palais Garnier , but was largely unnoticed by the critics .

Originally conceived by Louis Mérante, Sylvia was the first ballet to be performed at the newly-opened Palais Garnier in 1876, to a brilliant score by Léo Delibes, who also composed Coppélia. But it is the version by Manuel Legris, a Paris Opera Étoile dancer and the director of the Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company, that is making its ...

Opening atop Mount Olympus, Stanton Welch AM’s Sylvia blends Greek mythology into a powerful story of love where three fierce women drive the story: Sylvia, the fearless huntress; Artemis, the commanding goddess; and Psyche, the compassionate mortal. Anchoring the tale, Sylvia, a warrior in Artemis’ army, is struck by Eros’ arrow, causing ...

Sep 11, 2013 · Digital Theatre is delighted to present a selection of productions originally staged and filmed at the iconic Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.Darcey Bussell...

Jan 1, 2025 · The ballet Sylvia, composed by Léo Delibes and first performed in 1876, is a captivating blend of romance, adventure, and mythology. This overview will explore its enchanting music, intricate choreography, and the story’s journey through love, …

Faunes, dryades et bergers : tel est l’univers bucolique dans lequel évolue Sylvia, la nymphe de Diane, déesse de la chasse. Contrainte à la chasteté, devra-t-elle renoncer à son amour pour Aminta, comme Diane dut sacrifier sa passion pour Endymion ?

Megan Fairchild and Joseph Gordon's regal interpretation of George Balanchine's Sylvia: Pas de Deux, being revived after over 30 years away from our stage.

The Royal Ballet November 4, 2004 Royal Opera House, Covent Garden London, England. Cast: Darcey Bussell (Sylvia) Jonathan Cope (Aminta) Thiago Soares (Orion) Martin Harvey (Eros)

Originally conceived by Louis Mérante, Sylvia was the first ballet to be performed at the newly‐opened Palais Garnier in 1876, to a brilliant score by Léo Delibes, who also composed Coppélia. But it is the version by Manuel Legris, a Paris Opera Étoile dancer and the director of the Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company, that is making its ...

Sylvia is a ballet. It was first performed in Paris in 1876. The dances were designed by Louis Mérante. The music was written by Léo Delibes. The ballet has a mythological setting. One of the best known musical numbers from the ballet is the "Pizzicato".