vision of the beautiful princess, and the prince is immediately smitten. The Lilac Fairy explains the situation, and Désiré begs to be taken to the princess. The Lilac Fairy takes him to the hidden castle. Carabosse makes one last attempt to cement her vengeful curse, but the Lilac Fairy and the prince manage to defeat her together at last. Act II, Scene II — Le château de la belle au bois dormantOnce inside the castle, Désiré awakens Aurora with a kiss. The rest of the court wakes as well, and the King and Queen heartily approve when the prince proposes marriage and the princess accepts. Act III — Les noces de Désiré et d'AuroreThe royal wedding is under way. Guests include the Jewel Fairies: Diamond, Gold, Silver and Sapphire, and of course the Lilac Fairy. Fairytale characters are in attendance, including Puss in Boots and The White Cat, Princess Florine and the Bluebird, and others. Aurora and Désiré perform a grand Pas de Deux, and the entire ensemble dances. The prince and princess are married, with the Lilac Fairy blessing the union. Roles Instrumentation Woodwinds: 2 Flutes, Piccolo, 2 Oboes, Cor anglais, 2 Clarinets (B, A), 2 Bassoons Brass: 4 horns (F), 2 Cornets (B, A), 2 Trumpets (B, A), 3 Trombones, Tuba Percussion: Bass Drum, Cymbals, Glockenspiel, Side Drum, Tambourine, Tam-tam, Timpani, Triangle Keyboards: Piano Strings: Harp, Violins I, Violins II, Violas, Cellos, Double basses Musical structure Titles of the numbers here come from Marius Petipa's original scenario as well as the original libretto and programs of the 1890 production. Major changes made to the score for Petipa's original production are mentioned, and help explain why the score is heard in various versions in theatres today. Libretti and programs of works performed at the Imperial Theatres were titled in French, being the court language as well as that of balletic terminology. Prologue — Le baptême de la Princesse Aurore No.1-a Introduction No.1-b Marche de salon No.2-a Entrée des fées No.2-b Scène dansante No.3 Grand pas d'ensemble (a.k.a. Pas de six) — a. Grand adage. Petit allégro b. Variation - Candide c. Variation - Coulante–Fleur de farine d. Variation - Miettes–qui tombent e. Variation - Canari–qui chante f. Variation - Violente–échevelée g. Variation - La Fée des lilas–voluptueuse h. Coda générale No.4 Scène et final— a. Entrée de Carabosse b. Scène mimique de Carabosse c. Scène mimique de la Fée