LE CORSAIRE

Ballet in 3 acts



Music by Adolphe Adam

Libretto by Jules Henri de Saint Georges adopted by Aivars Leimanis after George Byron's poem

Choreography and Staging Aivars Leimanis

Conductor Farhads Stade

Set Designer Līga Purmale

Costume Designer Elita Patmalniece

Lighting Designer Kārlis Kaupužs



Это конкретно про ту постановку, которую я смотрела. Нашла "Корсара" в российской постановке, там другое либретто - Ж.Сен-Жоржа и И.Мазилье (без адаптации нашего лавийского Лейманиса). Вот ссылка: http://www.opera-novosibirsk.ru/repertoir/korsar.shtml



Freedom versus life in captivity



'O'ER the glad waters of the dark blue sea,

Our thoughts as boundless, and our soil's as free

Far as the breeze can bear, the billows foam,

Survey our empire, and behold our home!

These are our realms, no limits to their sway-

Our flag the sceptre all who meet obey.

Ours the wild life in tumult still to range

From toil to rest, and joy in every change.

(G. Byron.)



"Nor trace, nor tidings of his doom declare

Where lives his grief, or perish'd his despair!

Long mourn'd his band whom none could mourn beside;

And fair the monument they gave his bride:

For him they raise not the recording stone -

His death yet dubious, deeds too widely known;

He left a Corsair's name to other times,

Link'd with one virtue, and a thousand crimes."





What determines the popularity of this ballet? Firstly - a unique choreography. Pas de deux, pas d'esclave and variations demand a high technical mastery and preparedness from the dancers. This is precisely why these duo dances and variations are included in most prestigious ballet competitions and festivals. The dynamic and at the same time romantic story with its rich gallery of characters is captivating. It contains pirate adventures, affairs of the heart, harems, oriental bazaars and fights. All this is a perfect combination for the audience to entertain themselves and relish dance.