Le Corsaire

A sumptuous, music-driven spectacle of dance and romance, blending virtuoso energy with lyrical, old-fashioned theatrical charm.

Directed by

Manuel Legris

Genres

Music

Starring

Timofej Andrijashenko, Nicoletta Manni, Maria Celeste Losa

Overview

The version of Le Corsaire by Manuel Legris arrives at La Scala, his first revival of a nineteenth century classic, fully highlighting the intent and innovativeness of his choreographic approach and his musical and dramaturgic quest. With its clear and accessible plot, notable attention to musicality and relations among characters, the sumptuous and evocative décor and costumes by Luisa Spinatelli, it will be an occasion recombining the energy virtuosity, the lyricism and romanticism of one of the 19th century’s most adventurous and thrilling ballets d’action with the talents of the La Scala dancers.

How it feels

Romantic, earnest, light and whimsical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, freedom, betrayal, survival

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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