Marius Petipa's revival of the first version of this work features a variation composed by Riccardo Drigo for Vavara Nikitina.
Marius Petipa's revival of the first version of this work features a variation composed by Riccardo Drigo for Vavara Nikitina. The libretto for the first version of this ballet was inspired by Charles Nodier's short story, "Trilby ou le Lutin d'Argail"; that version was designed for its choreographer's daughter Marie Taglioni. This ballet's title character brings her lover berries and water before summoning her sisters for an airy dance in a glade. The title character dies when given a magic scarf by her lover, and Gurn marries Effie in accordance with a witch's prophecies. Eventually, Old Madge's machinations ensure that James Ruben's love for the title character leads to her death. FTP, name this staple of the Royal Danish ballet, a work by August Bournonville named for a ? forest sprite.
Marius Petipa's revival of the first version of this work features a variation composed by Riccardo Drigo for Vavara Nikitina.
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