Paris Opera Ballet: Notre-Dame de Paris

Based on Victor Hugo's rich novel, Roland Petit created a spectacular, theatrical, and compelling stage tableau. Esmeralda, who is in love with Captain Phoebus, the lust-tormented Frollo, and the hunchback Quasimodo are bound by a tragic story that unfolds before a fickle crowd – a crowd that oscillates between joy and cruelty. Combining neoclassical dance with the spirit of a music hall, Roland Petit brought together the most prominent creators of his time: Maurice Jarre, who composed the music, René Allio, responsible for the scenography, and Yves Saint Laurent, who designed the costumes, which he wanted to see "as colorful as cathedral stained glass." A two-act ballet.