Une dernière tentative d’emploi de Noverre : le dossier de candidature au roi de Suède en 1791

2011

Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), un artiste européen au siècle des Lumières

Karin Modigh

directeur artistique du Stockholm Baroque Dancers

Irene Ginger

artiste chorégraphique de la Compagnie l’Eventail

In January 1791, Noverre sent an application to Gustaf III in order to get a position as a choreographer at the royal court in Stockholm. The application consisted of two volumes, including a letter to the king, ballet programs, and 147 costume designs by Boquet. These volumes are kept to be consulted at the National Library of Sweden. The manuscript represents an important piece of information on the situation of Noverre’s towards the end of his career. It is also a point of departure in shedding new light on French influences on the Royal Swedish Ballet at that time.