NAC Dance
· 2013-2014 Season

Martha Chamberlain and Zachary Hench in Coppélia © Photo: Alexander Iziliaev

Coppélia

https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/5476

with the NAC Orchestra One of the world’s most beloved story ballets, Coppélia sparkles with wit and charm. Featuring a voluptuous score by Léo Delibes, a flirty, feisty heroine (who isn’t above a little deception and disguise to win back her boyfriend) and a capricious romance, Pennsylvania Ballet’s effervescent production radiates freshness and high spirits. Coppélia is impeccably staged, with elaborate, inventive choreography – including exuberant...

May 1 - 3, 2014

Southam Hall 1 Elgin Street Ottawa Canada

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May 1 - 3, 2014

Southam Hall

Dance

“… charming ... [Pennsylvania Ballet’s] production provided an afternoon of pure delight ... a brilliant result.”” Jim Rutter, Broad Street Review (Philadelphia / Philadelphie)

≈ 2 hours and 10 minutes · With intermission

with the NAC Orchestra

One of the world’s most beloved story ballets, Coppélia sparkles with wit and charm. Featuring a voluptuous score by Léo Delibes, a flirty, feisty heroine (who isn’t above a little deception and disguise to win back her boyfriend) and a capricious romance, Pennsylvania Ballet’s effervescent production radiates freshness and high spirits. Coppélia is impeccably staged, with elaborate, inventive choreography – including exuberant folk dances, waltzes and delicious virtuoso solos – and gorgeous dancing in a ballet that crackles with colour, energy and personality.

Program Notes (pdf 1.07 MB)