1847 ballet-pantomime by Jean Coralli
Ozaï; ou l'Insulaire () is a French ballet-pantomime created by Jean Coralli and performed in the late 1840s. It succeeded "Le Diable boiteux" and was Coralli's last ballet.
Background.
The ballet "Ozaï; ou l'Insulaire" was presented in two acts with music composed by Casimir Gide and choreography by Jean Coralli. The costumes were designed by Paul Lormier.
Premiering on 26 April 1847, the first performance took place at the Théâtre de l'Académie Royale de Musique (known as Paris Opéra). It was performed with Belgian ballerina Adeline Plunkett starring in the title role of "Ozaï".
Music.
Parisian composer Casimir Gide produced the musical arrangement of "Ozaï; ou l'Insulaire". Jean-Baptiste-Joseph Tolbecque later adapted the piece originally composed by Gide for a quadrille score.
Roles.
The lead dancers for the 1847 opening of "Ozaï" were the following artists: 
Synopsis.
The "Ozaï; ou l'insulaire" depicts the noble savage and is partially inspired by the adventures of French explorer Louis Antoine de Bougainville. It tells the story of Ozaï, a Tahitian maiden who falls in love with Surville, a shipwrecked sailor. Surville, believing he will never return home, promises to marry Ozaï. However, both end up in France, where Ozaï learns that Surville cannot marry his former betrothed due to his promise to her. Heartbroken, Ozaï decides to relinquish Surville and returns to her South Seas home.
External links.
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