CLASSIC
Dates
12 Oct-19 Nov ’23
Location
Dutch National Opera & Ballet , Main Stage + Tour
Running time
2:15, incl. 1 interval
Tickets
From € 27

Romantic classic
In 2009, Rachel Beaujean and Ricardo Bustamante created their own new version of what is probably the most romantic production in the classical ballet repertoire. Their successful interpretation of Giselle conquered not only the hearts of Dutch audiences, but also those of spectators in countries like Spain, China and Colombia. Beaujean says, “If it’s presented well, Giselle goes much further than skin-deep.”
Dutch National Opera & Ballet recommends that children be at least 10 years old for this performance.*
Photo: Marta Syrko
Credits
Choreography Marius Petipa, after Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot
Production and additional choreography Rachel Beaujean and Ricardo Bustamante
Set and costume design Toer van Schayk
Music Adolphe Adam – Giselle (1841)
Musical accompaniment Dutch Ballet Orchestra conducted by Ermanno Florio / second conductor during the tour Nathan Brock
‘Giselle is our Night Watch, as it were’
* Tip: Going to a performance with kids? Take advantage of public transport! From 22 July to 30 November 2023, it's free for children aged 4 to 11! Check here for more information.
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The matinee performance on 5 November will feature an audio description, making it extra accessible for the blind and visually impaired. Would you like to use this service? Do not order your tickets online; instead, contact customer service at customerservice@operaballet.nl or +31 20 62 55 45 5. Please specify that you wish to buy a ticket with a blind interpreter.
Highlights from Giselle

The white act


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Dutch Ballet Orchestra’s mission is ‘to inspire movement in dance’. Since its inception in 1965, the orchestra has been the proud musical partner of Dutch National Ballet and Nederlands Dans Theater. In every performance, the orchestra searches for inspiring synergy between music and dance, in order to give the audience a magical experience.
The Story of Giselle - an animation


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