Richmond Ballet presents ‘Giselle’ for the first time in 15 years
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The Richmond Ballet will be performing "Giselle" for the first time in 15 years during Valentine's Day weekend.
In a press release shared by the Richmond Ballet on Monday, Jan. 13, the company announced that it will be presenting "Giselle" at the Dominion Energy Center during the weekend of Feb. 13 to Feb. 15 for the first time in 15 years.
This timeless story shares the tale of love, betrayal and redemption through classical music and choreography, per a release. This production of the ballet will include costumes and sets from the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, creating a new look for Richmond audiences.
"Giselle" first premiered in Paris in 1841 and tells the story of a young village girl named Giselle who died from heartbreak after learning the man she loves is marrying someone else.
After her death, Giselle meets and joins the Wilis. They are a group of spirits made up of betrayed women who lure faithless men to their death. Giselle becomes trapped between the living and the spirit world, but ultimately betrays the Wilis to save the man she loves.
“Giselle, one of the most emotionally rich ballets ever created, is known for its dramatic storytelling and technical demands,” said the Artistic Director of Richmond Ballet, Ma Cong in a press release. “Presenting this work again after 15 years, and doing so over Valentine’s Day weekend, feels especially meaningful. It is a ballet that reminds us of love’s fragility, strength, and enduring power.”
Performance dates are as listed:
- Friday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 14 at 2 and 7 p.m.
- Sunday, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m.
For tickets and more information, visit the Richmond Ballet website here.
