Name one of the key works in modern ballet composed by Delibes.
Swan Lake
The Rite of Spring
Sylvia
Giselle
Answer
"Sylvia", a ballet with choreography by Louis Mérante and music by Léo Delibes, holds a significant position in the modern ballet repertoire. Composed in three acts, it premiered at the Paris Opéra in 1876. The captivating story revolves around Sylvia, a young huntress, and her love interest Aminta, a shepherd, as they navigate a world filled with nymphs and mythical creatures.
Melodies of Léo Delibes: A Musical Journey through the Life of a French Composer
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