Sylvia, Or The Nymph Of Diana: Ballet In Two Acts And Four Tableaux (1886)

By Jules Barbier and Merante

Book Overview

Sylvia, Or The Nymph Of Diana: Ballet In Two Acts And Four Tableaux is a classic ballet written by Jules Barbier in 1886. The story follows Sylvia, a nymph of Diana, the goddess of hunting, who falls in love with a mortal shepherd named Aminta. However, their love is threatened by the evil hunter Orion, who also desires Sylvia. The ballet is divided into two acts and four tableaux, each depicting a different scene in the story. The music for the ballet was composed by L�����o Delibes and is considered one of his masterpieces. The ballet is known for its intricate choreography and beautiful costumes, as well as its portrayal of the mythological world of ancient Greece. Sylvia, Or The Nymph Of Diana is a timeless classic that has been performed by ballet companies around the world for over a century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104237970
• ISBN13: 9781104237974
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"