Coppelia

Coppelia

"Coppélia" is a famous ballet that was first performed in 1870. It is considered one of the classic ballets and has remained popular and widely performed throughout the years. The ballet was originally choreographed by Arthur Saint-Léon, with music composed by Léo Delibes.

The story of "Coppélia" is based on E.T.A. Hoffmann's story "Der Sandmann" (The Sandman). It revolves around a young man named Franz who becomes infatuated with a beautiful girl named Coppélia, who lives in the house of the mysterious Dr. Coppélius. However, Coppélia is not a real person but a life-sized, mechanical doll that Dr. Coppélius has created. Franz's fiancée, Swanilda, becomes jealous of his attention towards Coppélia and decides to investigate.

Swanilda and her friends sneak into Dr. Coppélius's house and discover the truth about Coppélia. They have some playful interactions with the mechanical doll, leading to a series of comedic and mischievous events. Eventually, Dr. Coppélius captures Swanilda, mistaking her for Coppélia, and tries to use magic to transfer her life force into the doll. However, Swanilda manages to switch places with Coppélia, and chaos ensues.

In the end, the truth is revealed, and Franz realizes that Swanilda is the one he truly loves. The ballet concludes with a joyful celebration of their love and the defeat of Dr. Coppélius's sinister plans.

"Coppélia" is renowned for its beautiful music, charming characters, and delightful choreography. The ballet showcases a blend of romantic and comedic elements, making it a favorite among both audiences and performers in the world of classical ballet.