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Napoli, choreographed by Kenneth MacMillan, portrays the tumultuous and passionate love story of Don Abbondio and Countess Matilde amidst the vibrant backdrop of 18th-century Naples, Italy, showcasing intense dramatic movement and social commentary.
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Who choreographed Napoli?
August Bournonville created Napoli for the Royal Danish Ballet in 1842, not Kenneth MacMillan. The score drew on music by several Danish composers, including Niels W. Gade and Hans Christian Lumbye.
Who are the lovers in Napoli?
The central couple is Teresina and Gennaro, a young woman and a fisherman from Naples. Don Abbondio and Countess Matilde belong to a different fictional world and are not Napoli's protagonists.
What happens to Teresina in the Blue Grotto?
After a storm, Teresina is drawn into the underwater realm of the sea spirit Golfo. Gennaro finds her, and his faith and devotion help restore her memory so they can return to Naples.
Why is Napoli important to the Royal Danish Ballet?
It is one of the defining surviving works of the Bournonville tradition. Its third act is especially famous for buoyant footwork, mime, and a celebratory Neapolitan street scene.
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