Héro et Léandre

Héro et Léandre is a ballet in a single act with a score by Lefebvre and choreography by Milon. It had its premiere on 27 November 1799 and proved reasonably popular. Its first run lasted for 38 performances between the time of its premiere at the Opéra until 17 January 1806. It enjoyed only seven representations during its second and last run from 12 July 1808 until 17 July 1810. Thus, it had 45 billings at the Opéra before it was dropped from repertory. The action of the ballet begins in the…