"La Fille mal gardée" is a vibrant ballet by English choreographer Frederick Ashton, premiered in 1960 at the Royal Ballet in London. Inspired by the 1789 work of French choreographer Jean Dauberval, it features music by Louis Joseph Ferdinand Hérold arranged by John Lanchbery. The lively story follows Widow Simone, who wants her daughter Lise to marry Alain, the son of a wealthy landowner, while Lise loves the young farmer Colas. When it turns out that Alain also lacks interest, Simone must accept her daughter's choice.