La Fille mal gardée recounts the triumph of thwarted love thanks to cunning. This ballet-pantomime has inspired many choreographers. In 1960, Frederick Ashton's virtuoso version set roosters, old ladies and umbrellas dancing. A gallery of irresistible characters performs to the sound of popular songs and opera buffa arias. La Fille mal gardée entertains thanks to its sheer freshness. In the manner of a musical, Ashton carries us away with its whimsy and smiles.
Producer
Telmondis
Co-production
Opéra national de Paris
Country
France
Directed by
Louise Narboni
Duration
105 minutes
Year of production
2024