Roland Petit's Coppelia, Coliseum, London by Neil Norman

Coliseum, London: Well, this is different - from the opening strains of a real barrel organ before the orchestra kicks in, it is clear that Roland Petit's version of the Petipa classic is toying with classical convention. And 'toy' is the operative word. With the arrival of a squadron of soldiers looking like refugees from the Nutcracker's fort and Swanilda prancing across the stage like a music b…

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