The story of Coppelia explores a young man's passion for a beautiful girl who turns out to be a mechanical doll, exploring a popular mythological theme of creating a being who is more perfect and tantalizing than any human counterpart. From start to finish, Maguy Marin's Coppelia is a hugely entertaining and constantly surprising piece of dance theater. Marin transposes the piece from its original rustic setting to a modern, run-down urban environment and adds an edgy new twist to the story.
Cast:Nerses Boyadjian, Francoise Joullie, Josu Zabala, Maria Brown and dancers of Lyon National Opera BalletDirected by: YORGOS LOUKOSConductor: KENT NAGANODirector: THOMAS GRIMMChorus and Orchestra of the Lyon National Opera Orchestra Set Design: RENAUD GAULOT Costume Design: MONTSERRAT CASANOVA