GISELLE



İstanbul State Opera and Ballet

Ballet

Giselle

Ballet


In the 2023-24 art season, İstanbul State Opera and Ballet will stage "Giselle," a narrative derived from the Wilis Legend described in the great German poet Heinrich Heine's book "Germany." Accompanied by the music of French composer Adolphe Adam (1803-1856) and choreography by Jean Coralli-Jules Perrot-Marius Petipa, "Giselle" is a prominent work of romantic ballet. It encapsulates both the pastoral lifestyle and the extraordinary world, accentuating the grandeur of love and the indispensability of passion. The piece first premiered on June 28, 1841, at the Ballet du Théâtre de l’Académie Royale de Musique located in Salle Le Peletier, Paris.

"Giselle," laden with supernatural elements, unveils the tragic and romantic tale of a young, beautiful, yet shy village girl named Giselle, who adores dancing, and Count Albrecht. The Count, smitten by Giselle, introduces himself as a farmer named "Loys."

The ballet, set against the backdrop of love, disappointment, death, remorse, unattainability, and reunion, illuminates dramatic narratives like "impossible love" and "affluent man – impoverished girl." It also delves into fantastical, otherworldly events in the second act. The exquisite aesthetic language employed in both choreography and visual presentation elevates "Giselle" to one of the quintessential masterpieces of romantic ballet.

This year, İstanbul State Opera and Ballet reintroduces "Giselle" to its repertoire, with Zeynep Sunal Öngün orchestrating its staging.

Event Rules
  • Detailed information regarding ticket purchase, cancellation, refund, and exchange policies can be found through official ticket sales channels.
  • For events where student discounts are applicable, student tickets are valid only with a valid student ID and can be purchased from the AKM Box Office. The student ID must be presented to the event staff on the day of the event.
  • For events cancelled by Atatürk Cultural Center, the refund application period for tickets purchased from the box office is 15 days from the date of cancellation. Within this period, audience members must submit their refund requests at the AKM Box Office.
  • Age restrictions for our events are specified in the event rules. All attendees are required to have a valid ticket.
  • For Children’s Art Center workshops, the age group is specified separately. Guests whose ages do not fall within the indicated range will not be permitted to enter the workshop area. Tickets purchased for these workshops are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
  • AKM Management reserves the right to deny entry to individuals deemed unsuitable for the event, in which case a refund will be issued.
  • AKM reserves the right to make changes to its ticket purchase policies.
  • AKM reserves the right to change the event venue and time.
  • Guests are required to adhere to the specified seating arrangement. No seat changes are allowed during the event.
  • After the event starts, no audience member will be allowed into the hall.
  • The age group for the Children’s Art Centre workshops is specified separately. Guests who do not meet the specified age requirement for the event are not allowed to enter the workshop area. Purchased tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable.
  • Recording with cameras, photo cameras, mobile phones, etc. is prohibited during the concert. Recording devices will not be allowed in the venues.
  • You must be ready with your ticket at the event entrance at least 1 hour before the event start time.
  • AKM can make changes to event venues. The AKM management will prepare a seating plan that provides our audience with the closest seats to their ticket numbers in the new venue. Purchased tickets are non-refundable due to the change of venue.
  • It is prohibited to enter areas outside the designated spaces in the venues with food or beverages, to consume tobacco and tobacco products, or to use electronic cigarettes.
  • There is a paid parking lot inside AKM.
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