By Cathy Marston
With Les Grands Ballets Orchestra
In post-World War I England, frozen in its social hierarchies and rigid moral codes, Constance Chatterley feels suffocated in a marriage devoid of physical intimacy and desire. Her encounter with Mellors, the estate’s gamekeeper, opens an unexpected breach in her carefully circumscribed life. Between them grows a relationship as intense as it is unlikely, a love that defies convention and unsettles the established order.
Inspired by the iconic novel by D. H. Lawrence, long censored for its audacity, British choreographer Cathy Marston has created a powerful narrative ballet of rare emotional depth. With finesse and humanity, she explores the impulses of the body, the longing for freedom, and the reclaiming of desire as a vital necessity.
Through dance that is both intimate and deeply sensitive, Lady Chatterley tells the story of a love that dares to exist outside the norm, and reminds us that freedom often begins with the courage to listen to one’s own heart.
This ensemble comprises 55 highly skilled musicians and soloists. Our orchestra has been playing a major role in the success of Les Grands Ballets for over 30 years.
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Total duration: 2h
LES GRANDS BALLETS
