Revival of Maurice Béjart's "La Route de la Soie" ballet in Lausanne receives standing ovation

Summary

After 25 years, Maurice Béjart's ballet "La Route de la Soie" (The Silk Road) has been revived by the Béjart Ballet Lausanne at the Théâtre de Beaulieu in Lausanne. The performance received a standing ovation from the audience. The article reviews this revival, discussing the choreography, music (featuring works by Vivaldi, Ravi Shankar, George Harrison, and Metallica among others), costumes by Gianni Versace and Anna De Giorgi, and the performances of the dancers. The ballet explores themes of travel, spirituality, and cultural fusion along the Silk Road.

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