La belle au bois dormant

The ballet of ballets: thus did Rudolf Noureev describe it. The Sleeping Beauty by Tchaïkovski, choreographed by Marius Petipa based on the tales of Perrault and the Brothers Grimm, is among the most popular classical ballets. Combining the magic of the plot and the virtuosity of the roles, it is now performed by most major classical companies. Princess Aurora, endowed with all the qualities in the world thanks to the kindness of her fairy godmothers, is condemned by the wicked fairy Carabosse to an eternal sleep on her sixteenth birthday. Tchaïkovsky's score, in its fervor and flamboyance, offers a magnificent setting for the opulence of the choreography, the ensembles, the multiple variations, the character dances, and the spellbinding pas de deux, foremost among which is the grand final pas de deux. The Sleeping Beauty represents the apex of classical ballet, affirming dance as a major art form. Every step, every arabesque of this ballet is a vibrant ode that makes the heart beat faster, awakening the wonder buried within us and reminding us that, sometimes, a single kiss is enough to revive the world. Prices: From 38 € to 45 € Reservations