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Coppélia – La Fille aux Yeux d’Émail (The Girl with the Enamel Eyes) is a comic ballet to the music of Léo Delibes. The plot is based on E.T.A. Hoffmann’s story The Sandman. La Scala in Milan will enchant its audience with a new production of the ballet Coppélia by choreographer Alexei Ratmansky .
First performed in 1870 at the Opéra de Paris, Coppélia is a beloved masterpiece in the world ballet repertoire, accompanied by the splendid music of Léo Delibes. Over the years, La Scala has showcased various choreographic versions of this timeless ballet, with the most recent production dating back to 2009. However, the upcoming season will mark a significant milestone as renowned choreographer Alexei Ratmansky unveils his new interpretation of Coppélia.
As one of the most sought-after choreographers of our time, Ratmansky brings his creative brilliance to La Scala, honoring the theater and its Ballet Company with the world premiere of this new Coppélia. Ratmansky’s collaboration with La Scala has been long and stimulating, and this latest venture promises to be a testament to his artistic prowess.
The Story of Coppélia - The Girl with the Enamel Eyes
The ballet Coppélia is about love and jealousy and the dream of using magic to create people.
The action takes place in a small village in Galicia, where Doctor Coppélius has created a beautiful human-sized doll that he intends to bring to life using magic.
Swanilda and Franz are engaged, but the Coppélia doll on the doctor’s balcony draws Franz’s attention, making Swanilda jealous.
The typical dances mazurka and czardas are danced at the village festival. When Doctor Coppélius’ house is broken into, Swanilda slips into the role of the doll and charms Franz.
In the end, everything turns out well and the fiancée’s wedding is celebrated.
Cast and Creative Team of Coppélia
Teatro alla Scala New Production • World Premiere
Choreography • Alexei Ratmansky
Music • Léo Delibes
Lights • Marco Filibeck
Conductor • Paul Connelly
Scenes and costumes • Roberta Guidi di Bagno
The Artists
Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company and Orchestra
With the participation of the students of the Teatro alla Scala Academy’s Ballet School
Booking Process of the Music Package
Music trip to Milan with tickets for the performance “Coppélia” for 3 days with 2 nights in a hotel in Milan. You can select between Essential and Superior Package.
Each travel package will be composed according to your wishes. Follow the booking process:
- Select a Date
- Click on “Add to cart” and “Send Request”
- When we receive your booking request, you will get an individual offer with some hotels to choose from. Only after your selection of the services, we send you a travel contract to confirm the booking.
- Description of the Essential and Superior Package
Performance Dates Ballet Coppélia
2023-12-17 ... 2024-01-13
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