Bacchus and

Ariadne (ballet)

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Bacchus and Ariadne (French: Bacchus et

Ariane), Op. 43 is a ballet score by the
French composer Albert Roussel written in
1930.

Ballet
Its composition roughly coincides with
that of Roussel's Symphony No. 3. It
describes the abduction of Ariadne by
Dionysus. The Paris Opera premiered the
two-act work under the direction of
Philippe Gaubert on 22 May 1931, with
choreography by Serge Lifar and sets by
Giorgio de Chirico.

Orchestral Suites
Roussel created two orchestral suites
from the score, the first premiered by
Charles Münch on 2 April 1933, and the
second by Pierre Monteux a year later.
Style
A late work, the piece reflects Roussel's
distinctive orchestration style and his
preference for late classical rhythms and
harmonies.

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