A world of enchantment: La Sylphide at San Francisco Ballet April 10-16. Step into a world of enchantment, mystery and ethereal beauty with La Sylphide, the Scottish tale of love and illusion. When James, a young Scottish farmer, becomes enchanted with a mystical sylph, he risks everything to follow her into a magical realm, only to discover the devastating cost of chasing the unattainable. La Sylphide is known for being the first full-length ballet to heavily utilize pointe work. Running time one hour and 29 minutes. La Sylphide is onstage at the War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave. in San Francisco from April 10-16. Tickets may be purchased online at sfballet.org or by calling Ticket Services at (415) 865-2000. For a look inside the Opera House visit sfwarmemorial.org/virtual-tour.
PERFORMANCE EXTRAS. Before performances, enjoy classic bagpipe music on the steps of the War Memorial Opera House from master bagpiper Fred Payne. Ticket holders are invited to hear København Danse Artistic Director Ulrik Birkkjær speak at 7:05 p.m. before the Friday, April 10, performance and at 1:05 p.m. before the Sunday, April 12, performance. Director Birkkjær shares his thoughts https://www.sfballet.org/backstage/unpacking-bournonville.
Susan Cohn is a member of the American Theatre Critics Association and the State Bar of California. She may be reached at susan@smdailyjournal.com.
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