Anton Simon
Variation: Dryads' mistresses "Souvenir du Ball"
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Composer:Anton SimonGenre:BalletStyle:BalletAverage_duration:1:55"Variation: Dryads' Mistresses Souvenir du Ball" is a ballet composed by Anton Simon. The ballet was composed in the early 20th century and premiered in Paris in 1912. The ballet is a one-act piece that tells the story of a group of dryads who are the mistresses of Souvenir du Ball, a wealthy and powerful man. The ballet begins with the dryads dancing in the forest, celebrating their freedom and beauty. Souvenir du Ball enters the forest and is immediately captivated by the beauty of the dryads. He approaches them and tries to seduce them, but they reject him. Souvenir du Ball becomes angry and threatens the dryads, but they are protected by their magic powers. The dryads continue to dance and celebrate, but Souvenir du Ball is still obsessed with them. He returns to the forest with a group of men and tries to capture the dryads. The dryads use their magic powers to defend themselves, but they are eventually captured. Souvenir du Ball takes the dryads back to his castle, where he keeps them as his prisoners. The dryads are sad and lonely, but they continue to dance and celebrate their beauty. Souvenir du Ball becomes obsessed with the dryads and tries to possess them, but they reject him once again. The ballet ends with the dryads escaping from Souvenir du Ball's castle and returning to the forest. They continue to dance and celebrate their freedom, while Souvenir du Ball is left alone and defeated. "Variation: Dryads' Mistresses Souvenir du Ball" is a beautiful and powerful ballet that explores themes of beauty, freedom, and power. The movements are graceful and fluid, with the dancers moving in perfect harmony with the music. The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, with the dryads representing the beauty and power of nature, while Souvenir du Ball represents the corrupting influence of wealth and power. Overall, "Variation: Dryads' Mistresses Souvenir du Ball" is a timeless masterpiece of ballet that continues to captivate audiences around the world.More....