Pas de Quatre, originally choreographed by Jules Perrot in 1846 to music by Cesare Pugni, caused a sensation with both critics and public at its London premiere in 1847. One reason for its success was that it brought together four of the greatest ballerinas of the time. In order of appearance in the work, the ballerinas were Lucile Grahn, Carlotta Grisi, Fanny Cerrito, and Marie Taglioni, with this order being according to age. This cast only performed four times together.
Pas de Quatre’ – Alicia Alonso, Carla Fracci, Ghislaine Thesmar and Eva Evdokimova
This filmed performance has Alicia Alonso, Carla Fracci, Ghislaine Thesmar and Eva Evdokimova take the roles of the four famous Romantic ballerinas. Reconstruction and choreography are by Sir Anton Dolin.
