The Teatro La Fenice Foundation will continue its tradition of hosting the Cavalchina Grand Masked Ball in 2009. This classic period costume extravaganza with its ‘à l’ancienne’ performances was particularly famous in the nineteenth century and has since been revived to become one of the main Carnival attractions in 2007 and 2008. The theme for the 2009 ball is “Love and Illusion”, so the various costumes will be inspired by the fleeting boundaries that bind all love stories, whether great or small, legendary or unknown. All the seating will be removed from the stalls of the theatre to create an exclusive and elegant ballroom where the guests can enjoy both classic ballroom and modern dancing. The stage, on the other hand, will host a spectacular, comic-acrobatic variety show. The evening will also feature live music performances in both the foyer and the Sale Apollinee.