Giselle

Overview

The story of Giselle tells of the shattered love of a young peasant girl who believes she has found the man of her dreams in Albrecht, only to discover he is promised to another. This betrayal causes her downfall, but even beyond death, her love remains unbroken… Through her forgiveness, Giselle transcends betrayal and restores a form of peace, as powerful as the love she has lost. This version from the Dutch National Ballet, directed by Rachel Beaujean and Ricardo Bustamante, revisits Giselle while staying true to the essence of the iconic choreography by Marius Petipa, after Perrot and Coralli. The production combines precise and expressive choreography with sets and costumes that elegantly support the narrative: a perfect setting for stars Olga Smirnova and Jacopo Tissi, who bring the doomed couple to life with masterful intensity.

Cast

Olga Smirnova

Giselle

Jacopo Tissi

Count Albrecht

Giorgi Potskhishvili

Hilarion

Floor Eimers

Myrtha, Queen of the Wilis

Rémy Catalan

Wilfried

Nicolas Rapaic

Duke of Courland

Jane Lord

Berthe

Erica Horwood

Bathilde

Yuanyuan Zhang

Pas de Quatre

Naira Agvanean

Pas de Quatre