Nashville Ballet Presents GISELLE 10/23-25

Nashville Ballet will present Giselle October 23-25, 2009. The romantic yet tragic story of Giselle has been one of the most popular ballets for over 150 years. After a seven year absence from the Nashville stage, the newly re-staged production will reacquaint Nashville with this romantic classic. This production is accompanied by the Nashville Symphony under the direction of Nashville Ballet Music Director Paul Gambill. Artistic Director Paul Vasterling says, "This production has been reworked by Ballet Masters Tim Yeager and Sharyn Wood to develop the story more effectively and showcase the strength of the company." The role of Giselle demands much of the ballerina both technically and artistically, and will alternate between dancers Christine Rennie and Sadie Harris.

Giselle, a poor country maiden, falls madly in love with a young man, Duke Albrecht, masquerading as a common peasant named Loys. After pledging her love to Loys, Giselle learns of his deception, takes her life and is transformed into a Wili (a female spirit who, jilted before her wedding day, rises from the grave at night and seeks revenge upon men by dancing them to death). When all the Wilis try to dance Duke Albrecht to death, Giselle defends him, saving his life and earning eternal peace. This ballet is the ultimate story of love and forgiveness.

Giselle (with the Nashville Symphony) Polk Theater at TPAC
Friday, October 23, 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 24, 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 25, 2:00 p.m.

Single Ticket Information

Nashville Ballet tickets for all performances can be purchased in person at the TPAC box office downtown or at Davis-Kidd Booksellers, in The Mall at Green Hills, or by phone at 615-782-4040. Single tickets can also be purchased online at www.nashvilleballet.com. Tickets are priced at $23 for Level 3, $56 for Level 2, $66 for Level 1, and $77 for Premium Level tickets. Groups of ten or more receive a discount. For information on group sales or to purchase group tickets, please call Meredith Benning at 615-297-2966, ext. 10.

Season Subscription Information

Season subscriptions are also available with subscribers receiving the best seats. Subscription packages range in price from $37 per person up to $234 per person. Options include a 4-show subscription (which includes Nutcracker), a 3-show subscription, and a 2-show Fall and Winter subscription. Create your own Family Series subscriptions and children ages 4-17 receive a 50% discount on subscription tickets. For the ultimate children's ballet experience, the popular "Ballet Buddies" program includes free valet parking and a scrumptious lunch at The Hermitage Hotel, a goody bag with special treats for each child, a learning experience about each ballet in a warm and friendly setting, and opportunities to meet, greet, and be photographed with the dancers.

To order a Season Subscription, please contact Nashville Ballet at subscriptions@nashvilleballet.com or call 615-297-2966, ext. 10. New subscribers may order online at www.nashvilleballet.com.

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