The Maid of Cashmere
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Edward Fitzball
Drury Lane, London, England
| The Maid of Cashmere | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Céline Céleste as the "Maid of Cashmere" | |
| Native title | Le Dieu et la Bayadère |
| Music | Daniel Auber Henry Bishop |
| Libretto | Eugène Scribe Edward Fitzball |
| Premiere | March 1833 Drury Lane, London, England |
| Genre | Opéra-ballet |
The Maid of Cashmere is a opéra-ballet created and performed in the 1830s. It was an English version of Daniel Auber's Le Dieu et la Bayadère.[1]
The Maid of Cashmere made its debut in March 1833, combining elements of opera and ballet. It was performed for the first time at Drury Lane on March 16, 1833. It was the English version of La bayadère amoureuse, ou, Le dieu et la bayadère, Eugène Scribe and Daniel Auber's popular piece.[2] The updated version of Auber's ballet was developed collaboratively with Henry Bishop and Edward Fitzball.[3] The music was by Auber's celebrated opera.[4] In its debut in March 1833, the French ballet dancer Pauline Duvernay was featured in the leading role of Zelica.[5] The production aimed to introduce Mlle. Duvernay and the foreign corps de ballet, featuring a shawl dance performed by the female dancers.[6]
The lead role of Zelica was also played by Madame Céleste.[7]