Sylvia (ballet)

(Left) Léo Delibes

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Sylvia is a ballet. It was first performed in Paris in 1876. The dances were designed by Louis Mérante. The music was written by Léo Delibes. The ballet has a mythological setting. One of the best known musical numbers from the ballet is the "Pizzicato".

Sylvia (ballet) Media

Rita Sangalli as Sylvia in the 1876 production of the ballet
Léo Delibes, french composer
Angel Corella in a 2005 performance as Aminta, from an ABT production of Frederick Ashton's ballet Sylvia
Excerpt from Delibes' score: The first few measures of Pizzicato from Sylvia

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