Composer

:

Geoffrey Toye

Genre

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Ballet

Style

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Ballet

Compose Date

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1934

Average_duration

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12:57

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

The Haunted Ballroom is a ballet composed by Geoffrey Toye in 1924. The plot revolves around a young couple who attend a ball in a haunted ballroom. The ballroom is said to be cursed, and the ghosts of past dancers haunt the space. The couple is warned not to dance, but they cannot resist the temptation. As they dance, they are transported back in time to the 18th century, where they witness the tragic love story of two dancers who died in the ballroom. The ballet is divided into three movements. The first movement sets the scene, with the couple arriving at the ball and being warned of the curse. The second movement is the dance sequence, where the couple is transported back in time and witnesses the tragic love story. The third movement brings the couple back to the present day, where they are left to contemplate the events that have transpired. The music of The Haunted Ballroom is characterized by its haunting melodies and eerie harmonies. Toye uses a variety of instruments to create a spooky atmosphere, including a theremin, which was a relatively new instrument at the time. The ballet also features a number of waltzes and other dance forms, which are used to great effect in the second movement. The Haunted Ballroom premiered in London in 1924, and was well-received by audiences and critics alike. It has since become a classic of the ballet repertoire, and is often performed around Halloween. The ballet is notable for its innovative use of music and its spooky atmosphere, which have made it a favorite of audiences of all ages.

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