Performers
Isabelle Guérin
Manuel Legris
Marseilles Ballet

Frenchman Roland Petit, born in 1924, is one of the great choreographers of the 20th century, who combines traditional grace and artistry with modern passion and 'relevance'.

Directly inspired and guided by Bizet's score, his ballet L'arlésienne itself is a masterpiece. As the curtain rises, preparations are underway for the engagement party of Frédéri when it is discovered that the beautiful girl from Arles was the mistress of another man. Frédéri, beside himself, turns to his childhood sweetheart, Vivette, but remains haunted by the memory of his first love. Unable to come to terms with losing the woman he loves, he jumps to his death while all the village is celebrating Saint Eloi's day.

Isabelle Guérin is the innocent Vivette and Manuel Legris an extraordinary Frédéri.