Of his many works for the stage, Adolphe Adam's ballet Giselle ou Les Wilis is the best known. The story is based on a legend in which the Wilis, or ghosts of unmarried girls, seek revenge on the living. Speedily written amidst a hotbed of Parisian infatuations and given a timeless parochial setting, this archetypal romantic ballet has everything from unrequited love to deceit, drama, tragedy, and conciliatory resolution. Andrew Mogrelia has been acclaimed for conducting of 'warmth, grace and vitality'. (The Penguin Guide on Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty 8.550490-92). Andrew Mogrelia has had a varied career of concerts, recording and work with major dance companies. He has worked with the English National, Dutch National, Finnish National, Norwegian National ballets, Netherlands Dance Theatre, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Australian Ballet, West Australian Ballet and American Ballet Theater.

Tracklist:

Giselle : Act I: Introduction
Giselle : Act I: Entree Joyeuse Des Vendangeurs Et Vendangeuses
Giselle : Act I: Entree De Loys
Giselle : Act I: Entree De Giselle
Giselle : Act I: Retour Des Vendangeurs Et Valse
Giselle : Act I: Marche Des Vignerons
Giselle : Act I: Pas Seul - Pas De Deux
Giselle : Act I: Polacca
Giselle : Act I: Andante
Giselle : Act I: Allegretto Pesante
Giselle : Act I: Allegro Un Peu Loure
Giselle : Act I: Galop General
Giselle : Act I: Finale Du 1er Acte Et Scene De Folie
Giselle : Act II: Introduction, Halte Des Chasseurs
Giselle : Act II: Apparition De Myrthe
Giselle : Act II: Entree D'hilarion
Giselle : Act II: Grand Pas De Deux: Adagio
Giselle : Act II: Variation 1: Andante
Giselle : Act II: Variation 2: Andante Moderato
Giselle : Act II: Valse
Giselle : Act II: Ensemble Des Wilis
Giselle : Act II: Finale
Giselle : Act II: Lever Du Soleil Et Arrivee De La Cour

UPC: 747313292479
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 6.26.12
Format: CD

Andrew Mogrelia - Giselle (Highlights) (Hlts)