Bacchus and Ariadne (ballet)
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Bacchus and Ariadne (French: Bacchus et Ariane), Op. 43 is a ballet score by the French composer Albert Roussel written in 1930.[1]
Ballet
Its composition roughly coincides with that of Roussel's Symphony No. 3. It describes the abduction of Ariadne by Dionysus. The Paris Opera premiered the two-act work under the direction of Philippe Gaubert on 22 May 1931, with choreography by Serge Lifar and sets by Giorgio de Chirico.[2]
Orchestral Suites
Roussel created two orchestral suites from the score, the first premiered by Charles Münch on 2 April 1933, and the second by Pierre Monteux a year later.
Style
A late work, the piece reflects Roussel's distinctive orchestration style and his preference for late classical rhythms and harmonies.
References
- ↑ "Roussel: "Bacchus et Ariane" Ballet Suite No. 2". UC Davis Arts. 2013-06-28. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ↑ "Bacchus et Ariane". InformaDanza (in italiano). 2015-12-12. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
