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Medusa is a one-act ballet choreographed by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui for The Royal Ballet, created as a vehicle for principal dancer Natalia Osipova. It reimagines the classical myth of Medusa, exploring themes of violation, divine punishment, and transformation. The score blends baroque music by Henry Purcell with contemporary electronic compositions by Olga Wojciechowska. The production’s visual world is shaped by Olivia Pomp’s costumes and Adam Silverman’s lighting, with Cherkaoui also credited for concept and set design. Premiered in 2019 at the Royal Opera House, the piece formed part of a mixed bill with works by Christopher Wheeldon and Crystal Pite. The result is a stark, emotive narrative ballet that fuses historical and modern elements in both music and movement.
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