pleiades Posted April 2, 2002 Share Posted April 2, 2002 I knowingly (as in I found out what I'd been listening to) heard Berlioz' Symphonie Fantastique yesterday and it struck me as eminently suited for choreography -- one of those times when I could 'see' the ballet while listening to the music. Has anyone ever choreographed to it? Link to comment
BW Posted April 2, 2002 Share Posted April 2, 2002 Plieades, have faith! I'm sure a poster more knowledgeable than I shall answer your question soon! Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted April 2, 2002 Share Posted April 2, 2002 Yes, it has been used -- by Leonide Massine, as one of his "symphonic" ballets. Link to comment
Estelle Posted April 2, 2002 Share Posted April 2, 2002 There were at least two ballets choreographed on that score, both called "Symphonie fantastique": one by Leonide Massine in the 1930s (for the Ballet Russe du Colonel de Basil, I think) and one by Roland Petit in 1975 for the Paris Opera. As far as I know, Petit's version wasn't danced again after the season of its premiere. Massine's version was revived by the Paris Opera Ballet in 1997 (and also filmed, but as far as I know the tape has only be shown on the French TV and is not available on a commercial tape). I saw it, it was a bit dated but interesting, with especially striking costumes and sets by Christian Bérard. I don't remember the plot exactly, but it dealt with opium-inspired vision, there also was a nice ball scene. Link to comment
pleiades Posted April 2, 2002 Author Share Posted April 2, 2002 Thank you very much. Somewhat relieved to know my instincts were on target -- and I can certainly see the 'opium overtones' in the piece. Too bad it's not available, I would love to see it. Link to comment
Gyromatic39 Posted April 3, 2002 Share Posted April 3, 2002 Gloria Contreras for Taller Coreográfico de la UNAM (Mexico), though not the whole score. Link to comment
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