Annotation:Esmeralda Polka (La)

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ESMERALDA POLKA, LA. Polka (2/4 time). "La Esmeralda" takes its name from a ballet of the same name in 3 acts, 5 scenes, inspired by Victor Hugo's Notre Dame de Paris. It was originally choreographed by Jules Perrot, with music by Cesare Pugni (see also note for "Annotation:Opera Polka").

Fanny Cerrito in the title role of the Pugni/Perrot La Esmeralda, London, circa 1844.

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