The Dance of the Villis
The Dance of the Villis, from Le Villi Opera, by Giacomo Puccini
Empire Theatre, Compañía Lírica Integral
(Buenos Aires, October 2014)
Empire Theatre, Compañía Lírica Integral
(Buenos Aires, October 2014)
About Le Villi:
It is the first work composed by Puccini, which seeks to incorporate other elements of the performing arts, such as dance. Based on legends of Central Europe, the composer develops his story around the Villis: souls of women betrayed by their lovers, who roam the Black Forest seeking revenge on men who have cheated on their wives. Avant-garde for its time, Puccini decided to incorporate dancers on stage, breaking with classical operatic structure. It also incorporates the figure of the author of the play, narrates the events of the story. In both cases, Puccini did not give specifications with regards to the type of start, allowing the regisseur incorporate various styles of dance, and add a voiceover or actor on stage to play the role of the author of the play.
This is the story of Anna and Roberto, a couple of newlyweds traversed by deception, and the consequent intervention of the Villis seeking revenge.
It is the first work composed by Puccini, which seeks to incorporate other elements of the performing arts, such as dance. Based on legends of Central Europe, the composer develops his story around the Villis: souls of women betrayed by their lovers, who roam the Black Forest seeking revenge on men who have cheated on their wives. Avant-garde for its time, Puccini decided to incorporate dancers on stage, breaking with classical operatic structure. It also incorporates the figure of the author of the play, narrates the events of the story. In both cases, Puccini did not give specifications with regards to the type of start, allowing the regisseur incorporate various styles of dance, and add a voiceover or actor on stage to play the role of the author of the play.
This is the story of Anna and Roberto, a couple of newlyweds traversed by deception, and the consequent intervention of the Villis seeking revenge.