This ballet was written in
1842 and has a brief introduction followed by three acts.The tale is set in Ghent
where Beatrix, the daughter of a local goldsmith,
is set to marry her cousin Benedict.Meanwhile, the Marquis de San Lucar
lavishes attention on her and seduces and abducts her.Beatrix realizes
the error of what she has done and after an extended dream sequence she returns
and prepares to marry Benedict. There are many nationalistic dances
and waltzes included in the ballet as well as the use of horn fanfares as
introductions to several scenes.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Recordings
Marco Polo 8.223772-73 (2CD set - La Jolie Fille de Gand (complete ballet))
