Marie 1804-84 and Paul Taglioni 1808-84 in the ballet La Sylphide

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"La Sylphide" is a romantic ballet in two acts, with original choreography by Filippo Taglioni and music by Jean-Madeleine Schneitzhoeffer. The ballet premiered on March 12, 1832, at the Opéra de Paris with Filippo's daughter, Marie Taglioni (1804-1884), in the title role. This performance marked a pivotal moment in ballet history, as it introduced the ethereal, romantic style of dance, with Marie Taglioni embodying the quintessence of the romantic ballerina. Her brother, Paul Taglioni (1808-1884), did not perform in the original production of "La Sylphide"; however, he was also a prominent dancer and choreographer who contributed to the development of ballet during the 19th century.

Marie Taglioni's portrayal of the sylph, a supernatural being, captivated audiences with her grace and technical prowess, particularly her use of pointe work, which gave the illusion of weightlessness and flight—a defining characteristic of the romantic ballet era. The ballet's plot revolves around a young Scotsman named James, who becomes infatuated with a sylph he encounters in the forest on his wedding day, leading to a tragic love story between the mortal and the supernatural.

François Gabriel Guillaume Lepaulle is not directly associated with "La Sylphide." Instead, he was a 19th-century French painter known for his historical and genre scenes. It is possible that Lepaulle may have created artwork inspired by the ballet, but he did not contribute to the original work's choreography, libretto, or music.

"La Sylphide" is not only significant for its artistic achievements but also for its influence on the future of ballet, setting the stage for many romantic ballets that followed. The original version of "La Sylphide" is rarely performed today; however, a version choreographed by August Bournonville in 1836 for the Royal Danish Ballet has been preserved and is often performed, keeping the spirit of the original ballet alive in the repertoire of classical ballet companies around the world.

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