Ballet in 3 acts
The dramatic tradition of the remarkable dancer and choreographer, August Bournonville, is the keystone of the continuing excellence of the Royal Danish Ballet, and Napoli is his happiest masterpiece. Persuaded by his friend Hans Christian Andersen to travel to Italy, Bournonville was inspired by his stay in Naples to create this romantic ballet, which tells the story of the young fisherman Gennaro and his beloved Teresina.
Gennaro, a fisherman - Arne Villumsen
Veronica, a widow - Mona Jessen
Teresina, her daughter - Linda Hindberg
Fra Ambrosio, a monk - Tommy Frishoi
Giacomo, a macaroni seller - Fredbjorn Bjornsson
Peppo, a lemonade seller - Flemming Ryberg
Giovanina - Annemarie Dybdal
Pascarillo, a street singer - Michael Bastian
A drummer - Aage Poulsen
Carlino, a puppeteer - Thomas Berentzen
Golfo, a demon of the sea - Palle Jacobsen
Coralla, a naiad - Marianne Reinholdt
Argentina, a naiad - Kit Dyring |
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