By Étienne Béchard
With Les Grands Ballets Orchestra
The visionary choreographer Étienne Béchard skillfully combines classical and contemporary dance to offer a fresh interpretation of Snow White, the famous Brothers Grimm tale. At the heart of his work lie the same universal questions: truth, illusion, and the search for identity. The Mirror, an omnipresent character, plays the dual role of observer and narrator, reflecting the tensions between authenticity and appearance. The Queen, trapped in her obsession with beauty and power, struggles against the passage of time and her own anxieties, while Snow White, exiled, embarks on an initiatory journey. Guided by seven mysterious figures in an enchanted forest, she gradually discovers the path to acceptance and resilience.
The music, an anchoring force, enhances this new narrative with emblematic works by Bach, Saint-Saëns, and Dukas. Bach’s luminous Violin Concerto in E Major and Saint-Saëns’s haunting Danse macabre weave a sonic tapestry alternating between light and darkness, highlighting moments of dramatic intensity.
With this creation, Étienne Béchard transcends the limits of the classic tale to offer a timeless reflection on the fragility and strength of the human soul.
This ensemble comprises 43 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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