Leon Bakst's Costume Design for a Shepherd in "Daphnis et Chloe."

Ballets Russes’ “Daphnis and Chloe” premiered at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on June 8, 1912. Leon Bakst designed the scenery and costumes. Michel Fokine did the choreography. The music is by Maurice Ravel.

 

The basis for the story is a novel by Greek writer Longus published in Florence in 1598. Set on a beautiful Mediterranean island, the shepherd Daphnis, his lover Chloe and their young friends gather to celebrate the god Pan. Enemies of Daphnis and Chloe, namely Darkon and Lisinion, are determined to disrupt the festivities but fail in their attempt. Pirates, on the other hand, who invade the island led by Briaxis succeed in abducting Chloe. The distraught Daphnis beseeches the god Pan to bring her back to him. Pan answers his plea, scaring the pirates away and bringing Chloe back. The reunited lovers dance in celebration.

 

The Royal Ballet presented “Daphnis and Chloe” at a Gala celebrating the re-opening of Covent Garden. This version was choreographed by Frederick Ashton and broadcast by the BBC. The ballet may be viewed in its entirety on Youtube.

 

Part 1: www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1XSculJrRs

 

Part 2: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxFeO6tUhHE

 

Part 3: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8urmYWF0HU0

 

Part 4: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A-AOxRQXZA

 

Part 5: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AWLpfG0EO8

 

Part 6: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CWteqJe-Fk

 

Part 7: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nePQHOKX9mA

 

Part 8: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfqzjPKm-S8

 

Part 9: www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6u2_RmcWZU

 

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