Leo Delibes, best known for his Flower Duet from Lakmé and the powerhouse ballet Coppélia, composed this revolutionary ballet suite in 1876. The primary departure from tradition is a central strong female lead that broke away from the typical nymph and fairy characters. The titular Sylvia is a powerful huntress who throughout the plot tangles with the gods Eros and Orion. This suite opens with beautiful horn calls and pastoral strings, taking the audience through a journey that culminates with a wild and raucous celebration of Bacchus and his wine-sodden followers.