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.
Reviews:
Peter Salem’s imaginative score added atmosphere and impetus as the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra brought it to life last weekend under Jonathan McPhee’s baton.
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.
