Bacchus and Ariadne (ballet)
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Bacchus and Ariadne (French: Bacchus et Ariane), Op. 43 is a ballet score by the French composer Albert Roussel written in 1930.
Ballet[]
Its composition roughly coincides with that of Roussel's Symphony No. 3. It describes the abduction of Ariadne by Dionysus. The Paris Opera premiered the two-act work under the direction of Philippe Gaubert on 22 May 1931, with choreography by Serge Lifar and sets by Giorgio de Chirico.
Orchestral Suites[]
Roussel created two orchestral suites from the score, the first premiered by Charles Münch on 2 April 1933, and the second by Pierre Monteux a year later.
Style[]
A late work, the piece reflects Roussel's distinctive orchestration style and his preference for late classical rhythms and harmonies.
Categories:
- Ballets by Albert Roussel
- Ballets by Serge Lifar
- Ballets designed by Giorgio de Chirico
- 1931 ballet premieres
- Orchestral suites
- Dionysus in art