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The Story of Raymonda

A REIMAGINED BALLET BY MIKKO NISSINEN

The Story of Raymonda

The Story of Raymonda

Sketch art by Robert Perdziola

Mikko Nissinen’s re-envisioned Raymonda tells a story of love, friendship, loss, and celebration.

Viktorina Kapitonova

Photo credit: Brooke Trisolini

Sketch art by Robert Perdziola

SCENE 1: FÊTE DE RAYMONDA

Princess Raymonda’s celebrates her name day, gathering with her fiancé, Jean de Brienne, a Knight, and her friends Clemence, Henriette, Beranger, and Bernard. A regal proclamation is made to compose a glorious hymn in Raymonda’s honor. Everyone enjoys the festivities, dancing a grand waltz.

The party is interrupted by the arrival of the King’s guards who call Jean de Brienne to join the crusades. Jean feels compelled to serve and he agrees to go to battle. He consoles Raymonda who is saddened to say goodbye. Jean asks Raymonda to wait for him, promising to marry her upon his return. Jean gives Raymonda a lovely scarf to remember him.

SCENE 2: RAYMONDA’S SALON

Raymonda is despondent, longing for Jean. She passes the time with her friends, who try to keep Raymonda’s spirits high. When Clemence, Henriette, Beranger, and Bernard depart, Raymonda falls into a deep sleep.

Viktorina Kapitonova

Photo Credit: Erin Baiano

SCENE 3: THE VISION

As Raymonda sleeps, the Spirit and Protector of the House, Dame Blanche, appears to her in a dream. Dame Blanche reunites Raymonda and Jean de Brienne in this dream, to remind them of their deep love and commitment to each other.

SCENE 4: LE FESTIVAL DES NOCES / THE WEDDING CELEBRATION

Jean de Brienne returns from the crusades to an overjoyed Raymonda. A grand wedding is held, as guests from foreign lands celebrate the happy, reunited couple.

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