Paquita

Dutch National Ballet 
Photos: © Angela Sterling Photography

Choreography: Rachel Beaujean after Marius Petipa Music: Ludwig Minkus 
Set design: François-Noël Cherpin
Costume design: François-Noël Cherpin
Light design: Bert Dalhuysen 

“…This production is alive, with movement bringing freshness to every detail, qualities complemented in François-Noël Cherpin’s filigree set designs reminiscent of Moorish Spain…”
from Dance Europe 12-2012

“…On the plus side were attractive designs from François-Noël Cherpin, whose colorful tutus stood out against the white Alhambra-inspired backdrop…”
from Dancing Times 27-10-2012

“…They are indeed magnificent costumes: the intensely colorful bodices on white tutus transforming the ballerinas into butterflies…”
from Het Parool 19-10-2012

“…In new designs from François-Noël Cherpin – with a look at the Alhambra and colorful, opulent tutus…”
from De Volkskrant 22-10-2012

“…Paquita is exquisitely designed…”
from Trouw 22-10-2012