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La Sylphide
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La Sylphide is considered the romantic ballet classic par excellence. This two-act work by Filippo Taglioni, in which the dancers embodied the illusion of weightlessness as aerial spirits, not only marked the breakthrough of pointe dance in the 1830s; together with the white tutus of the ghostly creatures, an image of this art form was created that still symbolises classical dance today. In 1972, Pierre Lacotte, who died in 2023, staged his reconstruction of the work at the Paris Opera. In order to come as close as possible to the traditional Romantic ideals and the style of Filippo Taglioni, Lacotte studied historical images and records intensively. Lacotte's version differs from August Bournonville's version, in that it is characterised by a movement language influenced by the French school. In addition, Lacotte's version is musically based on the original score by Jean-Madeleine Schneitzhoeffer.
- recommended for 8 years and older
Introductions take place one hour before the start of the performance (except on the premiere evening on November 22nd, 2024) in the first tier in the anteroom to the royal box.
Seating is limited, duration approx. 20 minutes.
Program and cast
Choreography Pierre Lacotte nach Filippo Taglioni. Music Jean-Madeleine Schneitzhoeffer, Ludwig Wilhelm Maurer.
Ballet in two acts
Conductor: Myron Romanul
Choreography: Pierre Lacotte
Libretto: Adolphe Nourrit
Music:Ludwig Wilhelm Maurer, Jean-Madeleine Schneitzhoeffer
Set Design: Pierre Ciceri
Costume Design: Eugène Lami
Lighting: Christian Kass
Ensemble of the Bayerisches Staatsballett
Bayerisches Staatsorchester
National Theatre Munich
The National Theatre Munich (German: Nationaltheater München) is an opera house in Max-Joseph-Platz in Munich, Germany. It is the home of the Bavarian State Opera and the Bayerisches Staatsballett(Bavarian State Ballet).
The Bavarian State Opera also performs in the Prinzregententheater, which opened in 1901 and, like the Bayreuth Festspielhaus, is built to Richard Wagner's specifications, and in the Cuvilliés Theatre at the Residenz, constructed in 1751–1753 and described by Thierry Beauvert as "a Rococo gem".
The Nationaltheater is very easy to get to both by car and by MVV public transportation.
By MVV public transportation
S-Bahn: S 1 - 8 Marienplatz
U-Bahn: U 3, 6 Marienplatz, U 3 - 6 Odeonsplatz
Bus: 52, 131 Marienplatz, 100 Odeonsplatz
Straßenbahn: 19 Nationaltheater
On the day of the performance, holders of regular tickets are entitled to use public transport provided by the Münchner Verkehrsverbund (MVV). This service starts at 3 pm respectively three hours before the performance commences and ends with the closing hour of the MVV.
By Car
Take the Altstadt-Ring to Maximilianstraße.
Parking garage Max-Joseph-Platz: open Monday to Sunday from 6:00 A.M. to 2:00 A.M.
You can take advantage of the special theatre parking fee of Euro 10,- from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M. by presenting your admission tickets.
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