Coryphée

The coryphée is the chief of chorus in the ancient Tragédie. It is located in the middle of the Scène and is charged to guide the choreutes (or Choriste S), to sometimes speak in the name of the chorus and to dialog with the character in scene.

  • In the Theater and the opera, its role is about identical: belonging to the chorus, it is detached some to be addressed to the public in a more or less developed solo, then returns in the row.

  • In the traditional Ballet, one coryphée appoints a dancer appearing in who one entrusts sometimes a short role of soloist.

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