Honestly all I could remember of Wuthering Heights was that rather screechy song by Kate Bush with the catchy hook. But it didn't prevent me from enjoying a night at the absurdly, insanely, wonderfully over the top Opera Garnier. Gold and glitter and cherubs and gargoyles and more gold and glitter and a whole bunch of chandeliers (and then some more glitter). Such an amazing building.
The ballet was a contemporary work, I think from 2002, so it was a blend of the Paris Ballet's perfect classic technique with a contemporary dance language. Sometimes an uncomfortable blend, but mostly a success. I lost track of what the plot might have been in the middle of the 2nd act, but it didn't stop me from totally enjoying the dancers swooping around (and above - there was a fair bit of flying apparatus used) the stage.
There's a strange Ad around for the Ballet - I can't remember if its in Paris or Toronto, that shows the male lead of the Ballet and says 'Pound for Pound, when he's dancing he's stronger than an elephant'. I'm not sure why that would make you want to see the ballet, but, I admit, watching them you're stunned by the incredible strength and athleticism of these dancers. They're just amazing.
There's a nice video at
http://www.operadeparis.fr/Accueil/Actualite.asp?id=285
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