Part of Ballet in Cinema
Wed, May 16, 2012 at 2:30pm
Choreographed by Frederick Ashton
Music by Peter Ludwig Hertel, Riccardo Drigo, Louis Herold, Ferdinand Hérold, Cesare Pugni, and Georges Bizet
“Does any ballet inspire such universal affection as La Fille Mal Gardée?” —The Telegraph
Delightful comedy and virtuosic choreography abound in Frederick Ashton’s sunny and beloved ballet. The simple story of Lise, her suitor Colas, and Lise’s larger-than-life mother who tries to marry her off to the simpleton son of a rich neighbor is both funny and touching, and filled with gloriously detailed movement. La Fille Mal Gardée is perfect for ballet newcomers and irresistible to audiences of all ages.
