Coppélia is one of the most beloved and enduring comic ballets, known for its enchanting score by Léo Delibes. It masterfully blends elements of romance, comedy, and fantasy, telling a light-hearted story of mistaken identity and love overcoming illusion. This three-act ballet, with choreography by Charles Jude, is a playful, romantic tale centered on the curious love triangle between the lively Swanilda, her fickle fiancé Franz, and the mysterious, beautiful Coppélia, who turns out to be more than she seems—or rather, less!
Travel Package Teatro San Carlo Naples
Music trip to Naples for 3 days / 2 nights with premium tickets for the ballet Coppélia at the Teatro San Carlo Naples.
The travel package includes 3 days with 2 nights in one of our selected hotels in Naples and is put together according to your wishes. You can choose between the Essential and Superior packages, request additional nights, and a subsequent program to explore Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast and Italy.
The San Carlo Theater was built in 1737 and is the oldest opera house in the world. The Italian opera temple San Carlo is a symbol of the city of Naples. Enjoy our music package with a magnificent performance and an exclusive leisure program in Naples. You can select between the essential package and add individual services that we offer with the superior program.
History of the Ballet Coppélia
The story is set in a picturesque village where the young, betrothed couple, Swanilda and Franz, live. Franz, however, becomes infatuated with a beautiful girl, Coppélia, who sits motionless on the balcony of the eccentric toymaker, Dr. Coppélius. This sparks intense jealousy in Swanilda. When Dr. Coppélius drops his key, Swanilda and her friends sneak into his house to confront her rival. Inside, they discover that Coppélia is merely a life-size doll, along with many other automatons.
Dr. Coppélius returns and chases the girls out, but Swanilda manages to hide and take Coppélia’s place. Meanwhile, Franz sneaks in, hoping to meet the beautiful girl. Coppélius catches him, drugs him, and attempts to transfer Franz’s life force into the doll using magic, believing he can bring Coppélia to life. Swanilda, disguised as the doll, tricks the old inventor, saves Franz, and reveals her identity. The two lovers reconcile and celebrate their wedding in the final act, with Dr. Coppélius being compensated for his damaged dolls.
Cast and Creative Team of Coppélia
Ballet in three acts
Music by Léo Delibes
Conductor • Philippe Béran
Choreographies • Charles Jude
Set Designer • Giulio Achilli
Costumes Designer • Daniela Ciancio
Lighting Designer • François Saint Cyr
Orchestra and ballet of Teatro di San Carlo
Director of the Ballet • Clotilde Vayer
New Production of Teatro di San Carlo
Running time: approx. 2 hours and 30 minutes, with interval
Booking Process
Music trip to Naples for 3 days / 2 nights with premium tickets for the ballet Coppélia. The highlight is a visit to the famous Teatro San Carlo on the second evening to experience a magnificent performance in a world-famous environment with global stars. You can select between Essential and Superior Package.
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Experience Léo Delibes' enchanting comic ballet, Coppélia. Watch as the lively Swanilda teaches her fickle fiancé, Franz, a lesson after he becomes infatuated with the beautiful, yet mysterious, doll Coppélia created by the eccentric Dr. Coppélius. A story of mistaken identity and true love.
Experience Léo Delibes' enchanting comic ballet, Coppélia. Watch as the lively Swanilda teaches her fickle fiancé, Franz, a lesson after he becomes infatuated with the beautiful, yet mysterious, doll Coppélia created by the eccentric Dr. Coppélius. A story of mistaken identity and true love.
Experience Léo Delibes' enchanting comic ballet, Coppélia. Watch as the lively Swanilda teaches her fickle fiancé, Franz, a lesson after he becomes infatuated with the beautiful, yet mysterious, doll Coppélia created by the eccentric Dr. Coppélius. A story of mistaken identity and true love.
Experience Léo Delibes' enchanting comic ballet, Coppélia. Watch as the lively Swanilda teaches her fickle fiancé, Franz, a lesson after he becomes infatuated with the beautiful, yet mysterious, doll Coppélia created by the eccentric Dr. Coppélius. A story of mistaken identity and true love.
Experience Léo Delibes' enchanting comic ballet, Coppélia. Watch as the lively Swanilda teaches her fickle fiancé, Franz, a lesson after he becomes infatuated with the beautiful, yet mysterious, doll Coppélia created by the eccentric Dr. Coppélius. A story of mistaken identity and true love.
In Naples at the Teatro di San Carlo
