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Coco Chanel : The Life of a Fashion Icon

Exploring her rise to fame, fall from grace and triumphant return this full length ballet traces Chanel's life from impoverished seamstress to iconic designer through her loves, losses and enduring obsession with fashion.

Date:
2023-24
Company:
Hong Kong, Atlanta & Queensland Ballet
Choreographer:
Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
Composer:
Peter Salem
Designer:
Jérôme Kaplan
Artistic Collaborator:
Nancy Meckler
Sailors and Shoppers
Coco & Capel
Les Parfums
Motoring
Ripping-Up

Reviews:

Salem’s score is wonderfully modern and atmospheric.

Madeleine Fitzpatrick 4 Jun 2026 China Daily

Composer, Peter Salem, already well-known for his film and television scores (such as the jaunty Call the Midwife theme), gives us an original score that is energising and emotional. I was reminded of the first time I heard cinematic scores by Michael Nyman. Inspirational and unique sounds. There are standout signatures with percussive xylophone for the wonderful dancers playing the Chanel No. 5 fragrances, and haunting flute for the devilish Wertheimer and his suitcase full of cash.

Beth Keehn 4 Jun 2026 StageWhispers
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