Marin’s reworking of this much-loved classic is a hugely entertaining and constantly surprising piece of dance theatre. The modern idiom of her imaginative choreography teams perfectly with the infectious melodies of Leo Delibes’ lively score, played by the Lyon National Opera Orchestra conducted by Kent Nagano. Marin’s Coppelia has lost none of the charm of the original, but has taken on a wry humour, which adds to ist appeal for today’s audiences. This programme was recorded with the Lyon National Opera Ballet on location in the suburbs of Lyon and in studio. An introduction by the choreographer is available.
Cinderella
Specially staged in studio for this recording, Maguy Marin’s reworking of the Cinderella story is astonishingly original and magical. “This is not Prokofiev’s Cinderella but Marin’s version – a brilliantly conceived one at that” (Anna Kisselgoff, New York Times). Montserrat Casanova’s designs transform the dancers into doll characters, using masks and paddedvcostumes, and her doll’s house set, with ist compartmentalised rooms, is equally inventive, Prokofiev’s wistful music has been cut, and additional sound effects added, to enhance Marin’s vision.