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La Source (ballet)

La Source (The Spring) choreographed by Arthur Saint-Léon and composed by Léo Delibes and Ludwig Minkus, was originally created for the Paris Opera in 1866 based on Charles Nuitter's libretto. The tale, which takes place in Persia, tells the story of the beautiful Circassian princess Nouredda, Khan of Ghendjib's fiancée and her admirer, the charming hunter Djemil. While Nouredda is on her way to her wedding, Djemil impresses the princess by bringing her a special flower. But after her face is revealed, the hunter is left to his faith tied up until Naila, the water nymph rescues him and promises selflessly to help him win the love of the princess. At the palace, Naila seduces Khan, Nouredda's fiancé, who instantly falls in love with the nymph and asks her to marry him, rejecting the princess. Djemil confesses his love to Nouredda, who is still not interested in him, so the hunter desperately asks Naila's help again. Using her power of love, the water nymph gives up her life for Djemil and Nouredda.

The famous score was one of the most celebrated works of the renowned composer, Léo Delibes.