The music of ballet
Mar 23rd, 2008 by journalist
Ballet performances rely a lot on its dancers and how they are able to interpret the language of the music that they are dancing to through their moves. For the main reason that original music is more costly that producers of ballet performances opt to use music that already exists. Before coming up with an act, ballet choreographers need an idea. This may come from something they’ve personally experienced then later search for the perfect music to fit the mood. The person in charge may also listen to the music first and then choreograph the whole act depending on what emotions and scenarios that the chosen music will invoke to whoever hears it. See also in French: Musique de Ballet