World Premier at Palais Garnier, Paris, France
1st November 2011 The curtain has risen on the stage at Palais Garnier signifying a memorable ballet event. The world premier of La Source, with music by Léo Delibes and Ludwig Minkus, receives a glamorous re-incarnation by Jean-Guillaume Bart. Formerly a “danseur étoile” (star dancer) with the ballet, Bart brings this beautiful ballet back to life, that was originally written in 1866 for the Paris opera. Christian Lacroix has created the luxurious costumes, and the designs are actually made in the couture workrooms located within the hallowed halls of Palais Garnier. Lacroix’s heady mixture of fantasy and opulence, with superb fabrics, sequins, feathers and beads, complements the poetic beauty of the dancers. Until 12th November. www.operadeparis.fr JG
