In 1974 Roland Petit was the first to propose a choreographic adaptation of the novel, ahead of the first cinematographic transposition.

First performed in Monte Carlo by the Marseille Ballet, Les intermittences du Coeur soon toured the world.

It was finally performed at the Palais Garnier in December 1988. After Goethe, Merimée and Hugo, the choreographer continued his exploration of major texts. He has remained loyal to his belief that literature contains "the most beautiful ballet stories that one can imagine".

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