16/05/2026
Set in the harem scene of Le Corsaire’s third act, the «Pas de trois des Odalisques» is a virtuosic divertissement for three soloists, providing a colorful and exotic interlude in the narrative.
Ivan Liska’s 2007 reconstruction for the Bayerisches Staatsballett sought to return the ballet to the authenticity of Petipa’s original vision. Using Stepanov notations preserved at Harvard University, historian Doug Fullington decoded the choreography, allowing Liska to faithfully revive the original steps, patterns, and stylistic nuances.
After two performances at the recent Spring Matinees, our dancers will take to the stage one more time at our annual Brunnenhof Open Air Festival appearance in July.
Choreography: Marius Petipa
Reconstruction of Marius Petipa’s choreography: Doug Fullington
Music: Adolphe Adam
Costume Design: Roger Kirk
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