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The Paris Opera Ballet premieres Giselle in the Salle Le Peletier.
The Paris Opera Ballet debuted the romantic ballet Giselle at the Salle Le Peletier on June 28, 1841.
Composed by Adolphe Adam with choreography by Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot, Giselle premiered on June 28, 1841, at the Paris Opera’s Salle Le Peletier. The ballet tells the tragic story of a peasant girl betrayed in love and her ghostly redemption. The graceful mime and technical prowess of ballerina Carlotta Grisi in the title role secured Giselle’s place in the repertoire. Its blend of romantic themes, expressive choreography, and memorable music influenced ballet for generations. The production’s success reinforced the Paris Opera Ballet’s reputation as a center of artistic innovation. Giselle remains one of the most beloved classical ballets worldwide.
1841
Paris Opera Ballet
Giselle
Salle Le Peletier