Composer

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Reynaldo Hahn

Genre

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Ballet

Style

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Ballet

Compose Date

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1909

First Performance

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1909

Average_duration

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16:10

Movement_count

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7

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La bal de Béatrice d'Este is a ballet composed by Reynaldo Hahn in 1924. The ballet tells the story of Beatrice d'Este, a noblewoman from Renaissance Italy who is preparing for a grand ball. The plot revolves around the preparations for the ball, the arrival of the guests, and the various dances and festivities that take place throughout the evening. The ballet is divided into several movements, each of which corresponds to a different part of the ball. The first movement, "The Arrival of the Guests," sets the scene for the evening and introduces the various characters who will be attending the ball. The second movement, "The Waltz," is a lively and energetic dance that captures the excitement and joy of the occasion. The third movement, "The Minuet," is a more formal and elegant dance that showcases the grace and poise of the dancers. The fourth movement, "The Pavane," is a slow and stately dance that emphasizes the grandeur and sophistication of the event. Throughout the ballet, Hahn's music is characterized by its lush melodies, intricate harmonies, and rhythmic complexity. The score features a wide range of instruments, including strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion, and incorporates elements of both classical and folk music. La bal de Béatrice d'Este premiered in Paris in 1924 and was an immediate success. The ballet was praised for its beautiful music, elegant choreography, and sumptuous costumes and sets. It has since become a beloved classic of the ballet repertoire and is regularly performed by companies around the world.

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