Le Spectre de la Rose

Le Spectre de la Rose is a ballet choreographed by Michel Fokine to a piano piece by Carl Maria von Weber. It depicts a young girl who dreams of a rose phantom—a graceful, ethereal spirit—coming to life after she receives a rose from a dance partner. The ballet blends delicate, expressive movements with beautiful costumes, creating a poetic fantasy of romance and dreaming. Its elegant choreography and mystical imagery evoke a sense of fleeting beauty, innocence, and the magical power of dreams, making it a timeless work admired for its artistry and emotional depth.