Several artistes of the Paris Opera have come together virtually for a beautifully choreographed performance to thank those at the frontline of the fight against Covid-19.
The video, titled ‘Say thank you’, has been produced by French film director Cédric Klapisch.
Watch the video here:
The video, which is over four minutes, features 40 artistes and captures each dancer at their home. While some are accompanied by their children, others follow a professional routine, complete with costumes.
Some of the artistes can also be seen performing extracts from the famous “Dance of the Knights” from the ballet Romeo and Juliet by Sergei Prokofiev
Message de remerciement par les artistes de l’Opéra de Paris : cette initiative spontanée est le fruit de leur volonté d’exprimer leur profonde gratitude et leur soutien à tous ceux qui travaillent avec courage pour nous protéger.
Voici la vidéo du @BalletOParis.@CedricKlapisch pic.twitter.com/H1JKYhbbZ0
— Opéra de Paris (@operadeparis) April 16, 2020
Taking to Twitter, the Paris Opera said: “This spontaneous initiative is the fruit of their desire to express their deep gratitude and their support to all those who work with dedication and courage to protect us.”
Message de remerciement par les artistes de l’Opéra de Paris : cette initiative spontanée est le fruit de leur volonté d’exprimer leur profonde gratitude et leur soutien à tous ceux qui travaillent avec dévouement et courage pour nous protéger.
Voici la vidéo du Chœur. pic.twitter.com/IcBMw2roG0
— Opéra de Paris (@operadeparis) April 14, 2020
The video is a part of three-video series where members from the three artistic bodies of the institution, the Orchestra, the Choirs, and the Ballet, perform to thank all frontline workers in the coronavirus pandemic.