Composer

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Alexander von Zemlinsky

Genre

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Ballet

Style

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Ballet

Compose Date

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1901

Average_duration

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17:29

Ein Lichtstrahl (A Ray of Light) is a ballet composed by Alexander von Zemlinsky in 1923. The plot revolves around a young girl named Lili who is searching for her lost love. The ballet is divided into three movements, each representing a different stage in Lili's journey. The first movement, titled "The Search," begins with Lili wandering through a dark forest, searching for her lost love. She encounters various obstacles along the way, including a group of mischievous fairies who try to lead her astray. Eventually, Lili comes across a ray of light that guides her towards her destination. The second movement, titled "The Reunion," sees Lili finally reunited with her love. The two dance together in a joyous celebration of their reunion. However, their happiness is short-lived as they are soon confronted by a group of dark spirits who try to tear them apart. The final movement, titled "The Triumph of Love," sees Lili and her love triumph over the dark spirits and emerge victorious. They dance together in a final celebration of their love and the power of light over darkness. Ein Lichtstrahl premiered on May 18, 1923, at the Vienna State Opera. The ballet was well-received by audiences and critics alike, with many praising Zemlinsky's lush and evocative score. The ballet's use of light and dark imagery, as well as its themes of love and perseverance, have made it a popular choice for ballet companies around the world.

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