Giselle

Overview

The story of Giselle tells of the shattered love of a young peasant girl who believes she has found the man of her dreams in Albrecht, only to discover he is promised to another. This betrayal causes her downfall, but even beyond death, her love remains unbroken… Through her forgiveness, Giselle transcends betrayal and restores a form of peace, as powerful as the love she has lost. This version from the Dutch National Ballet, directed by Rachel Beaujean and Ricardo Bustamante, revisits Giselle while staying true to the essence of the iconic choreography by Marius Petipa, after Perrot and Coralli. The production combines precise and expressive choreography with sets and costumes that elegantly support the narrative: a perfect setting for stars Olga Smirnova and Jacopo Tissi, who bring the doomed couple to life with masterful intensity.

Directed by Isabelle Julien

Top cast

Olga Smirnova

Giselle

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Jacopo Tissi

Count Albrecht

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Giorgi Potskhishvili

Hilarion

F

Floor Eimers

Myrtha, Queen of the Wilis

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Rémy Catalan

Wilfried

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Nicolas Rapaic

Duke of Courland

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Jane Lord

Berthe

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Erica Horwood

Bathilde

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Yuanyuan Zhang

Pas de Quatre

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Naira Agvanean

Pas de Quatre

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Edo Wijnen

Pas de Quatre

S

Sho Yamada

Pas de Quatre

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