REPORTAGE – The arrival of the National Ballet of Ukraine at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris is as much a cultural as a political event, such is the incredible resilience of the artists. We followed them in their preparations. Between rehearsals and air alerts.
This article comes from Figaro Magazine.
The sirens sound, the alerts multiply, cell phones warn of imminent danger, but everyone remains calm. The dancers practice at the barre, the orchestra rehearses in the pit and the singers vocalize in their rehearsal room. As if nothing had happened. Incredible resistance of Ukrainians whose Opera and Ballet have become the symbol of a life that continues. Their artists embody in their own way this incredible resilience that the world never ceases to admire.
”
data-script=”https://static.lefigaro.fr/widget-video/short-ttl/video/index.js”
>
Rather than giving up their activities, they adapted to the chaos of the conflict: they reduced the seven weekly performances to five shows – two ballets and three operas. They restricted the number of spectators at this superb Italian-style theater to 500, capable of accommodating 1000. The measure is pragmatic: this figure corresponds to the reception capacity of the shelters. Since the beginning of December, the gauge…
This article is reserved for subscribers. You have 86% left to discover.
Do you want to read more?
Unlock all items immediately. No commitment.
Already subscribed? Log in
