Staging team
Choreography: L. Vaculík
Stage director: L. Vaculík
Set designer: J. Dušek
Costume designer: R. Šolc
Cast
Marguerite Gautier: R. King, M. Ogimoto
Armand Duval: R. Hlinka, F. Veverka
Angel of Death: V. Burlac, Y. Lisovyk
Olympia Chandebusy: I. Povrazníková, Z. Hvízdalová
de Giray: M. Boček, S. King
George Duval: J. Kadlec, P. Jirsa
Nichette: I. Blažková
Priest: L. Bernklau
Choreographer and director Libor Vaculík, based on the immortal novel by Alexander Dumas Jr. and applying the principles of neo-classical dance technique, tells the story of the famous Paris courtesan Marguerite. The main character is based on a genuine person of whom few people knew that she suffered from a devastating disease. She appeared in society adorned with a delicate camellia flower, therefore she was nicknamed the “Lady of the Camellias”. She was worshiped by men but she chose to adapt her own emotional life to their volatile interests. It was not before she met Armand that she learned real love but her fate was mightier than their desires. The musical score is based upon the best known melodies from the famous opera by G. Verdi La traviata, adapted for the ballet by Sergey Onsoff.
Running time: 2 hours with 1 intermission
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