Giselle at Teatro San Carlo: Anna Razzi's Choreography with Marianela Nuñez

Anna Razzi's choreography of Giselle was performed at Teatro San Carlo in Naples from March 24 to 28, 2018, with packed audiences. The first two performances featured guest star Marianela Nuñez, principal dancer of the Royal Ballet, as Giselle, with Vladislav Lantratov (Bolshoi) and Denys Cherevychko (Vienna State Opera) alternating as Albrecht. The first night was dedicated to the late Elisabetta Terabust. The corps de ballet included Salvatore Manzo and Luisa Ieluzzi. The ballet, set to Adolphe-Charles Adam's 1841 score, has been reworked by choreographers from Jules Perrault and Jean Coralli to Marius Petipa, whose modifications and virtuosities contributed to its success. Sergej Diaghilev's Ballets Russes spread it worldwide. The story follows Giselle, a peasant girl who dies of a broken heart after being deceived by Prince Albrecht, then forgives him despite the vengeful Wilis. The article argues Giselle remains relevant for its themes of love, betrayal, and forgiveness.