Staged events occurring under the stars at the Teatro Massimo during summer evenings
The Teatro Massimo di Palermo is playing host to a captivating summer season of dance and ballet, with the production of "Giselle" and "Olimpo - Serata di Danza" taking centre stage.
Jean-Sébastien Colau's choreography of Giselle is a re-creation inspired by the original choreography of Coralli and Perrot, who created Giselle in the 19th century. Colau's work references these historical roots, maintaining a connection to the classical origins of the ballet. Martina Pasinotti's performance as Giselle showcases ingenuity, candor, balance, and technical caution, while Alessandro Casà skillfully alternates vivacity with convincing contrition in his portrayal of Albrecht.
The tragic female figures of literature and opera return in the second and final coreutic segment of the summer season: the show "Fatalità". This production, by the Teatro dell'Opera di Tirana, features evocations of iconic images, such as the engraving by J.A. Lavielle and the choreographic sketches designed for the second act. "Fatalità" is dedicated to Giulietta, Traviata, Anna Karenina, and Carmen.
The show "Olimpo - Serata di Danza" features choreographic verve from Lucia Ermetto, Marcello Carini, and Alessandro Cascioli. Three creations in the production are titled "διάλογος - Il simposio dei miti", "Colui che scioglie", and "Donne". The pas de deux of the peasants benefits from the temper of Giulia Neri and Michele Morelli.
The decor of Giselle's cottage is delightful, and the first backdrop is richly painted blue, reminiscent of a design from 1948. The new season will have four dance and ballet appointments, starting with a new version of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" by Jean-Sébastien Colau.
The next season, 2025-2026, is titled "Anime in bilico, oltre i confini". The production of "Fatalità" is by the Teatro dell'Opera di Tirana and the choreographies are by Toni Candeloro. International guests Maia Makhateli and Andrea Sarri will be part of the new "Swan Lake" production. "Don Quixote" will be presented in March, directed by José Martinez and in a new co-production with the Opéra National de Bordeaux.
The "spirits of the night" keep their veils on for a long segment of the second act, adding an air of mystery and intrigue to the production. The new production's hand-painted sets do not betray the spirit of the title, creating a captivating atmosphere for the audience. Francesca Davoli lends the queen of the willows candor and inflexibility, with refined port de bras, further enhancing the enchanting experience.
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