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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
directed by Jonathan Haswell, fl. 1997; conducted by Barry Wordsworth; choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, 1973-; designed by Bob Crowley, fl. 2001, Bob Crowley, fl. 2001, Natasha Katz; produced by Oliver MacFarlane, fl. 1986; performed by Steven McRae, fl. 2004, Christopher Saunders, fl. 1983, Zenaida Yanowsky, 1975-, Edward Watson, 1976-, Lauren Cuthbertson, fl. 2002, Simon Russell Beale, 1961- and Sergei Polunin, 1989-, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and Royal Ballet (Opus Arte, 2011), 2 hours 30 mins
Lewis Carroll’s ever-popular story provides the basis for Christopher Wheeldon’s spectacular new work, starring Royal Ballet Principal Lauren Cuthbertson. Captivating designs by Bob Crowley, an engaging and passionate score by Joby Talbot, and Wheeldon’'s breathtaking choreography combine to produce in the word...
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directed by Jonathan Haswell, fl. 1997; conducted by Barry Wordsworth; choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, 1973-; designed by Bob Crowley, fl. 2001, Bob Crowley, fl. 2001, Natasha Katz; produced by Oliver MacFarlane, fl. 1986; performed by Steven McRae, fl. 2004, Christopher Saunders, fl. 1983, Zenaida Yanowsky, 1975-, Edward Watson, 1976-, Lauren Cuthbertson, fl. 2002, Simon Russell Beale, 1961- and Sergei Polunin, 1989-, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and Royal Ballet (Opus Arte, 2011), 2 hours 30 mins
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Lewis Carrolls ever-popular story provides the basis for Christopher Wheeldons spectacular new work, starring Royal Ballet Principal Lauren Cuthbertson. Captivating designs by Bob Crowley, an engaging and passionate score by Joby Talbot, and Wheeldon's breathtaking choreography combine to produce in the words of The Times "spectacular family entertainment brought to life with enormous theatrical verve."
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Dance
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Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet, Steven McRae, fl. 2004, Christopher Saunders, fl. 1983, Zenaida Yanowsky, 1975-, Edward Watson, 1976-, Lauren Cuthbertson, fl. 2002, Simon Russell Beale, 1961-, Sergei Polunin, 1989-
Contributor
Christopher Wheeldon, 1973-, Barry Wordsworth, Bob Crowley, fl. 2001, Natasha Katz, Oliver MacFarlane, fl. 1986, Joby Talbot, 1971-, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet
Author / Creator
Christopher Wheeldon, 1973-, Jonathan Haswell, fl. 1997, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet, Steven McRae, fl. 2004, Christopher Saunders, fl. 1983, Zenaida Yanowsky, 1975-, Edward Watson, 1976-, Lauren Cuthbertson, fl. 2002, Simon Russell Beale, 1961-, Sergei Polunin, 1989-
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
Opus Arte
Topic / Theme
Dance
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of Opus Arte.
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Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet, Steven McRae, fl. 2004, Christopher Saunders, fl. 1983...
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet, Steven McRae, fl. 2004, Christopher Saunders, fl. 1983, Zenaida Yanowsky, 1975-, Edward Watson, 1976-, Lauren Cuthbertson, fl. 2002, Simon Russell Beale, 1961-, Sergei Polunin, 1989-
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Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet, Steven McRae, fl. 2004, Christopher Saunders, fl. 1983...
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet, Steven McRae, fl. 2004, Christopher Saunders, fl. 1983, Zenaida Yanowsky, 1975-, Edward Watson, 1976-, Lauren Cuthbertson, fl. 2002, Simon Russell Beale, 1961-, Sergei Polunin, 1989-
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Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet, Steven McRae, fl. 2004, Christopher Saunders, fl. 1983...
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet, Steven McRae, fl. 2004, Christopher Saunders, fl. 1983, Zenaida Yanowsky, 1975-, Edward Watson, 1976-, Lauren Cuthbertson, fl. 2002, Simon Russell Beale, 1961-, Sergei Polunin, 1989-
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The Judas Tree
directed by Monica Mason, 1941-; choreographed by Sir Kenneth MacMillan, 1929-1992; produced by Ross MacGibbon, 1955-; performed by Carlos Acosta, 1973-, Leanne Faye Benjamin, 1964-, Edward Watson, 1976- and Bennet Gartside, fl. 1995, Royal Ballet and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in Three Ballets by Kenneth MacMillan: Elite Syncopations, The Judas Tree, Concerto (Opus Arte, 2010), 40 mins
This video contains three ballets -- Elite Syncopations, The Judas Tree, and Concerto -- choreographed by Kenneth Macmillan, performed by the Royal Ballet and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
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directed by Monica Mason, 1941-; choreographed by Sir Kenneth MacMillan, 1929-1992; produced by Ross MacGibbon, 1955-; performed by Carlos Acosta, 1973-, Leanne Faye Benjamin, 1964-, Edward Watson, 1976- and Bennet Gartside, fl. 1995, Royal Ballet and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in Three Ballets by Kenneth MacMillan: Elite Syncopations, The Judas Tree, Concerto (Opus Arte, 2010), 40 mins
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This video contains three ballets -- Elite Syncopations, The Judas Tree, and Concerto -- choreographed by Kenneth Macmillan, performed by the Royal Ballet and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
Date Written / Recorded
2010-03
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Carlos Acosta, 1973-, Leanne Faye Benjamin, 1964-, Edward Watson, 1976-, Bennet Gartside, fl. 1995
Contributor
Sir Kenneth MacMillan, 1929-1992, Ross MacGibbon, 1955-, Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Author / Creator
Sir Kenneth MacMillan, 1929-1992, Monica Mason, 1941-, Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Carlos Acosta, 1973-, Leanne Faye Benjamin, 1964-, Edward Watson, 1976-, Bennet Gartside, fl. 1995
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
Opus Arte
Topic / Theme
Dance
Segments
Performer / Ensemble:
Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Carlos Acosta, 1973-, Leanne Faye Benjamin, 1964-, Ed...
Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Carlos Acosta, 1973-, Leanne Faye Benjamin, 1964-, Edward Watson, 1976-, Bennet Gartside, fl. 1995
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Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Carlos Acosta, 1973-, Leanne Faye Benjamin, 1964-, Ed...
Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Carlos Acosta, 1973-, Leanne Faye Benjamin, 1964-, Edward Watson, 1976-, Bennet Gartside, fl. 1995
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Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Carlos Acosta, 1973-, Leanne Faye Benjamin, 1964-, Ed...
Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Carlos Acosta, 1973-, Leanne Faye Benjamin, 1964-, Edward Watson, 1976-, Bennet Gartside, fl. 1995
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'Meditation' from Thaïs
directed by Margaret Williams, 1950-; conducted by Emmanuel Plasson; choreographed by Sir Frederick Ashton, 1904-1988; produced by Royal Opera House, London, England; performed by Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and Royal Ballet, in Ashton Celebration: The Royal Ballet Dances Frederick Ashton (London, England: Opus Arte), 8 mins
Frederick Ashton, Founder Choreographer of The Royal Ballet, was one of the 20th century's most influential choreographers, whose musical, subtle and graceful style and extraordinary gift for storytelling had a profound impact on the development of British ballet. This special programme, performed at the Royal Ope...
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directed by Margaret Williams, 1950-; conducted by Emmanuel Plasson; choreographed by Sir Frederick Ashton, 1904-1988; produced by Royal Opera House, London, England; performed by Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and Royal Ballet, in Ashton Celebration: The Royal Ballet Dances Frederick Ashton (London, England: Opus Arte), 8 mins
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Frederick Ashton, Founder Choreographer of The Royal Ballet, was one of the 20th century's most influential choreographers, whose musical, subtle and graceful style and extraordinary gift for storytelling had a profound impact on the development of British ballet. This special programme, performed at the Royal Opera House to mark the 25th anniversary of Ashton's death, presents five works that showcase his astonishing versatility, from compelling...
Frederick Ashton, Founder Choreographer of The Royal Ballet, was one of the 20th century's most influential choreographers, whose musical, subtle and graceful style and extraordinary gift for storytelling had a profound impact on the development of British ballet. This special programme, performed at the Royal Opera House to mark the 25th anniversary of Ashton's death, presents five works that showcase his astonishing versatility, from compelling abstract ballets – such as the exuberant Voices of Spring and the radically modernist Monotones – to the tragic love story Marguerite and Armand, brought to life with 'performances of heart-wrenching intensity' (The Observer) by Tamara Rojo and Sergei Polunin.
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Date Written / Recorded
2013-02
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet
Contributor
Sir Frederick Ashton, 1904-1988, Emmanuel Plasson, Royal Opera House, London, England, Jules Emile Frédéric Massenet, 1842-1912
Author / Creator
Sir Frederick Ashton, 1904-1988, Margaret Williams, 1950-, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet
Date Published / Released
2013-09
Publisher
Opus Arte
Person Discussed
Sir Frederick Ashton, 1904-1988
Copyright Message
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Monotones I and II
directed by Margaret Williams, 1950-; conducted by Emmanuel Plasson; choreographed by Sir Frederick Ashton, 1904-1988; produced by Royal Opera House, London, England; performed by Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and Royal Ballet, in Ashton Celebration: The Royal Ballet Dances Frederick Ashton (London, England: Opus Arte), 22 mins
Frederick Ashton, Founder Choreographer of The Royal Ballet, was one of the 20th century's most influential choreographers, whose musical, subtle and graceful style and extraordinary gift for storytelling had a profound impact on the development of British ballet. This special programme, performed at the Royal Ope...
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directed by Margaret Williams, 1950-; conducted by Emmanuel Plasson; choreographed by Sir Frederick Ashton, 1904-1988; produced by Royal Opera House, London, England; performed by Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and Royal Ballet, in Ashton Celebration: The Royal Ballet Dances Frederick Ashton (London, England: Opus Arte), 22 mins
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Frederick Ashton, Founder Choreographer of The Royal Ballet, was one of the 20th century's most influential choreographers, whose musical, subtle and graceful style and extraordinary gift for storytelling had a profound impact on the development of British ballet. This special programme, performed at the Royal Opera House to mark the 25th anniversary of Ashton's death, presents five works that showcase his astonishing versatility, from compelling...
Frederick Ashton, Founder Choreographer of The Royal Ballet, was one of the 20th century's most influential choreographers, whose musical, subtle and graceful style and extraordinary gift for storytelling had a profound impact on the development of British ballet. This special programme, performed at the Royal Opera House to mark the 25th anniversary of Ashton's death, presents five works that showcase his astonishing versatility, from compelling abstract ballets – such as the exuberant Voices of Spring and the radically modernist Monotones – to the tragic love story Marguerite and Armand, brought to life with 'performances of heart-wrenching intensity' (The Observer) by Tamara Rojo and Sergei Polunin.
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Date Written / Recorded
2013-02
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet
Contributor
Sir Frederick Ashton, 1904-1988, Emmanuel Plasson, Royal Opera House, London, England
Author / Creator
Sir Frederick Ashton, 1904-1988, Margaret Williams, 1950-, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet
Date Published / Released
2013-09
Publisher
Opus Arte
Person Discussed
Sir Frederick Ashton, 1904-1988
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013. Used by permission of Opus Arte
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Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet, Dawid Trzensimiech, fl. 2008, Akane Takada, Emma Magui...
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet, Dawid Trzensimiech, fl. 2008, Akane Takada, Emma Maguire
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Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet, Nehemiah Kish, Edward Watson, 1976-, Marianela Núñez...
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet, Nehemiah Kish, Edward Watson, 1976-, Marianela Núñez, 1982-
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Royal Opera House, Les Noces
directed by Ross MacGibbon, 1955-; conducted by John Carewe; choreographed by Bronislava Nijinska, 1891-1972; designed by John B. Read; produced by Bob Lockyer, 1942-; performed by Zenaida Yanowsky, 1975- and David Pickering, fl. 1990, Royal Ballet and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in Royal Opera House (BBC Worldwide, 2002), 27 mins
This exciting programme presents two of his seminal works to scores commissioned by Serge Diaghilev for his Ballets Russes: The Firebird and Les Noces. Michael Berkeley and Deborah Bull discover more about the ballets and the people who created them. Deborah Bull also dances Nijinsky's version of The Rite of Sprin...
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directed by Ross MacGibbon, 1955-; conducted by John Carewe; choreographed by Bronislava Nijinska, 1891-1972; designed by John B. Read; produced by Bob Lockyer, 1942-; performed by Zenaida Yanowsky, 1975- and David Pickering, fl. 1990, Royal Ballet and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in Royal Opera House (BBC Worldwide, 2002), 27 mins
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This exciting programme presents two of his seminal works to scores commissioned by Serge Diaghilev for his Ballets Russes: The Firebird and Les Noces. Michael Berkeley and Deborah Bull discover more about the ballets and the people who created them. Deborah Bull also dances Nijinsky's version of The Rite of Spring with choreography recreated by Millicent Hodson.
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Zenaida Yanowsky, 1975-, David Pickering, fl. 1990
Contributor
Bronislava Nijinska, 1891-1972, John Carewe, John B. Read, Bob Lockyer, 1942-, Igor Stravinsky, 1882-1971, Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Author / Creator
Bronislava Nijinska, 1891-1972, Ross MacGibbon, 1955-, Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Zenaida Yanowsky, 1975-, David Pickering, fl. 1990
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Royal Opera House
Topic / Theme
Dance, Bride, Bridegroom
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2002 BBC Worldwide
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Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Zenaida Yanowsky, 1975-
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Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, David Pickering, fl. 1990
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Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Zenaida Yanowsky, 1975-, David Pickering, fl. 1990
Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Zenaida Yanowsky, 1975-, David Pickering, fl. 1990
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The Sleeping Beauty
directed by Sir Anthony Dowell, 1943-; conducted by Barry Wordsworth; choreographed by Marius Petipa, 1818-1910 and Sir Frederick Ashton, 1904-1988; designed by Maria Björnson, Maria Björnson, Pat Collins, fl. 1976; produced by Sir Anthony Dowell, 1943-, Bob Lockyer, 1942- and Revel Guest, 1931-; performed by Viviana Durante, 1967-, Zoltan Solymosi, 1967-, Sir Anthony Dowell, 1943-, Benazir Hussain, fl. 2002, William Tuckett, 1969-, Elizabeth McGorian, 1960-, David Drew, fl. 1955, Errol Pickford, Leanne Faye Benjamin, 1964-, Peter Abegglan, fl. 1985 and Larissa Bamber, fl. 1986, Royal Ballet and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (Opus Arte, 1996), 2 hours 13 mins
This is a performance of The Sleeping Beauty, performed by the Royal Ballet and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and conducted by Barry Wordsworth.
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directed by Sir Anthony Dowell, 1943-; conducted by Barry Wordsworth; choreographed by Marius Petipa, 1818-1910 and Sir Frederick Ashton, 1904-1988; designed by Maria Björnson, Maria Björnson, Pat Collins, fl. 1976; produced by Sir Anthony Dowell, 1943-, Bob Lockyer, 1942- and Revel Guest, 1931-; performed by Viviana Durante, 1967-, Zoltan Solymosi, 1967-, Sir Anthony Dowell, 1943-, Benazir Hussain, fl. 2002, William Tuckett, 1969-, Elizabeth McGorian, 1960-, David Drew, fl. 1955, Errol Pickford, Leanne Faye Benjamin, 1964-, Peter Abegglan, fl. 1985 and Larissa Bamber, fl. 1986, Royal Ballet and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (Opus Arte, 1996), 2 hours 13 mins
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This is a performance of The Sleeping Beauty, performed by the Royal Ballet and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and conducted by Barry Wordsworth.
Date Written / Recorded
1994
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Viviana Durante, 1967-, Zoltan Solymosi, 1967-, Sir Anthony Dowell, 1943-, Benazir Hussain, fl. 2002, William Tuckett, 1969-, Elizabeth McGorian, 1960-, David Drew, fl. 1955, Errol Pickford, Leanne Faye Benjamin, 1964-, Peter Abegglan, fl. 1985, Larissa Bamber, fl. 1986
Contributor
Marius Petipa, 1818-1910, Sir Frederick Ashton, 1904-1988, Barry Wordsworth, Maria Björnson, Pat Collins, fl. 1976, Sir Anthony Dowell, 1943-, Bob Lockyer, 1942-, Revel Guest, 1931-, Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Author / Creator
Marius Petipa, 1818-1910, Sir Frederick Ashton, 1904-1988, Sir Anthony Dowell, 1943-, Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Viviana Durante, 1967-, Zoltan Solymosi, 1967-, Benazir Hussain, fl. 2002, William Tuckett, 1969-, Elizabeth McGorian, 1960-, David Drew, fl. 1955, Errol Pickford, Leanne Faye Benjamin, 1964-, Peter Abegglan, fl. 1985, Larissa Bamber, fl. 1986
Marius Petipa, 1818-1910, Sir Frederick Ashton, 1904-1988, Sir Anthony Dowell, 1943-, Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Viviana Durante, 1967-, Zoltan Solymosi, 1967-, Benazir Hussain, fl. 2002, William Tuckett, 1969-, Elizabeth McGorian, 1960-, David Drew, fl. 1955, Errol Pickford, Leanne Faye Benjamin, 1964-, Peter Abegglan, fl. 1985, Larissa Bamber, fl. 1986
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Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Opus Arte
Topic / Theme
Dance, Sleeping Beauty, Prince, Lilac Fairy, Wicked Fairy Godmother, King, Queen, Blue Bird, Princess Florine, Puss in Boots, White Cat, Catalabutte
Segments
Performer / Ensemble:
Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Viviana Durante, 1967-, Zoltan Solymosi, 1967-, Sir A...
Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Viviana Durante, 1967-, Zoltan Solymosi, 1967-, Sir Anthony Dowell, 1943-, Benazir Hussain, fl. 2002, William Tuckett, 1969-, Elizabeth McGorian, 1960-, David Drew, fl. 1955, Errol Pickford, Leanne Faye Benjamin, 1964-, Peter Abegglan, fl. 1985, Larissa Bamber, fl. 1986
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Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, William Tuckett, 1969-, Elizabeth McGorian, 1960-, Da...
Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, William Tuckett, 1969-, Elizabeth McGorian, 1960-, David Drew, fl. 1955
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Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Benazir Hussain, fl. 2002, Christopher Saunders, fl....
Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Benazir Hussain, fl. 2002, Christopher Saunders, fl. 1983, Genesia Rosato, fl. 1976, Gary Avis, fl. 1989, Larissa Bamber, fl. 1986, Deborah Bull, 1963-, Adam Cooper, 1971-, Gillian Revie, William Trevitt, 1970-, Jane Burn, Errol Pickford, Belinda Hartley, Jonathan Howells, fl. 1991
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La Valse
directed by Margaret Williams, 1950-; conducted by Emmanuel Plasson; choreographed by Sir Frederick Ashton, 1904-1988; produced by Royal Opera House, London, England; performed by Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and Royal Ballet, in Ashton Celebration: The Royal Ballet Dances Frederick Ashton (London, England: Opus Arte), 15 mins
Frederick Ashton, Founder Choreographer of The Royal Ballet, was one of the 20th century's most influential choreographers, whose musical, subtle and graceful style and extraordinary gift for storytelling had a profound impact on the development of British ballet. This special programme, performed at the Royal Ope...
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directed by Margaret Williams, 1950-; conducted by Emmanuel Plasson; choreographed by Sir Frederick Ashton, 1904-1988; produced by Royal Opera House, London, England; performed by Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and Royal Ballet, in Ashton Celebration: The Royal Ballet Dances Frederick Ashton (London, England: Opus Arte), 15 mins
Description
Frederick Ashton, Founder Choreographer of The Royal Ballet, was one of the 20th century's most influential choreographers, whose musical, subtle and graceful style and extraordinary gift for storytelling had a profound impact on the development of British ballet. This special programme, performed at the Royal Opera House to mark the 25th anniversary of Ashton's death, presents five works that showcase his astonishing versatility, from compelling...
Frederick Ashton, Founder Choreographer of The Royal Ballet, was one of the 20th century's most influential choreographers, whose musical, subtle and graceful style and extraordinary gift for storytelling had a profound impact on the development of British ballet. This special programme, performed at the Royal Opera House to mark the 25th anniversary of Ashton's death, presents five works that showcase his astonishing versatility, from compelling abstract ballets – such as the exuberant Voices of Spring and the radically modernist Monotones – to the tragic love story Marguerite and Armand, brought to life with 'performances of heart-wrenching intensity' (The Observer) by Tamara Rojo and Sergei Polunin.
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Date Written / Recorded
2013-02
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet
Contributor
Sir Frederick Ashton, 1904-1988, Emmanuel Plasson, Royal Opera House, London, England, Maurice Ravel, 1875-1937
Author / Creator
Sir Frederick Ashton, 1904-1988, Margaret Williams, 1950-, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet
Date Published / Released
2013-09
Publisher
Opus Arte
Person Discussed
Sir Frederick Ashton, 1904-1988
Copyright Message
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La Bayadère
directed by Natalia Makarova, 1940-; conducted by Valery Ovsyanikov, 1960-; choreographed by Marius Petipa, 1818-1910; designed by Yolanda Sonnabend, 1935-2015, John B. Read; produced by Ross MacGibbon, 1955-; performed by José Martín, fl. 1994, Valeri Hristov, fl. 1995, Genesia Rosato, fl. 1976, Kenta Kura, fl. 1997, Christopher Saunders, fl. 1983, Gary Avis, fl. 1989, Marianela Núñez, 1982-, Carlos Acosta, 1973- and Tamara Rojo, 1974-, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and Royal Ballet (Opus Arte, 2009), 2 hours 5 mins
Marius Petipa’s exotic ballet, set in legendary India, is a story of love, death and vengeful judgement. Natalia Makarova’s sumptuous recreation of Petipa’s choreography, with atmospheric sets by Pier Luigi Samaritini and beautiful costumes by Yolanda Sonnabend, stars Tamara Rojo as the Bayadère (temple dancer...
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directed by Natalia Makarova, 1940-; conducted by Valery Ovsyanikov, 1960-; choreographed by Marius Petipa, 1818-1910; designed by Yolanda Sonnabend, 1935-2015, John B. Read; produced by Ross MacGibbon, 1955-; performed by José Martín, fl. 1994, Valeri Hristov, fl. 1995, Genesia Rosato, fl. 1976, Kenta Kura, fl. 1997, Christopher Saunders, fl. 1983, Gary Avis, fl. 1989, Marianela Núñez, 1982-, Carlos Acosta, 1973- and Tamara Rojo, 1974-, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and Royal Ballet (Opus Arte, 2009), 2 hours 5 mins
Description
Marius Petipas exotic ballet, set in legendary India, is a story of love, death and vengeful judgement. Natalia Makarovas sumptuous recreation of Petipas choreography, with atmospheric sets by Pier Luigi Samaritini and beautiful costumes by Yolanda Sonnabend, stars Tamara Rojo as the Bayadère (temple dancer) Nikiya, Carlos Acosta as Solor, and Marianela Nuñez as Gamzatti whose alluring presence challenges Solors love for Nikiya.
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet, José Martín, fl. 1994, Valeri Hristov, fl. 1995, Genesia Rosato, fl. 1976, Kenta Kura, fl. 1997, Christopher Saunders, fl. 1983, Gary Avis, fl. 1989, Marianela Núñez, 1982-, Carlos Acosta, 1973-, Tamara Rojo, 1974-
Contributor
Marius Petipa, 1818-1910, Valery Ovsyanikov, 1960-, John B. Read, Ross MacGibbon, 1955-, Ludwig Minkus, 1826-1917, Yolanda Sonnabend, 1935-2015, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet
Author / Creator
Marius Petipa, 1818-1910, Natalia Makarova, 1940-, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet, José Martín, fl. 1994, Valeri Hristov, fl. 1995, Genesia Rosato, fl. 1976, Kenta Kura, fl. 1997, Christopher Saunders, fl. 1983, Gary Avis, fl. 1989, Marianela Núñez, 1982-, Carlos Acosta, 1973-, Tamara Rojo, 1974-
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Opus Arte
Topic / Theme
Dance, Nikiya, Solor, Gamzatti, High Brahmin, Magdaveya, Rajah Dugmanta, Bronze Idol, Solor's friend, Aya
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of Opus Arte.
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Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet, José Martín, fl. 1994, Valeri Hristov, fl. 1995, Gen...
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet, José Martín, fl. 1994, Valeri Hristov, fl. 1995, Genesia Rosato, fl. 1976, Kenta Kura, fl. 1997, Christopher Saunders, fl. 1983, Gary Avis, fl. 1989, Marianela Núñez, 1982-, Carlos Acosta, 1973-, Tamara Rojo, 1974-
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Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet, José Martín, fl. 1994, Valeri Hristov, fl. 1995, Gen...
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet, José Martín, fl. 1994, Valeri Hristov, fl. 1995, Genesia Rosato, fl. 1976, Kenta Kura, fl. 1997, Christopher Saunders, fl. 1983, Gary Avis, fl. 1989, Marianela Núñez, 1982-, Carlos Acosta, 1973-, Tamara Rojo, 1974-
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Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet, José Martín, fl. 1994, Valeri Hristov, fl. 1995, Gen...
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Royal Ballet, José Martín, fl. 1994, Valeri Hristov, fl. 1995, Genesia Rosato, fl. 1976, Kenta Kura, fl. 1997, Christopher Saunders, fl. 1983, Gary Avis, fl. 1989, Marianela Núñez, 1982-, Carlos Acosta, 1973-, Tamara Rojo, 1974-
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Elite Syncopations
directed by Monica Mason, 1941-; choreographed by Sir Kenneth MacMillan, 1929-1992; produced by Ross MacGibbon, 1955-; performed by Royal Ballet and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in Three Ballets by Kenneth MacMillan: Elite Syncopations, The Judas Tree, Concerto (Opus Arte, 2010), 38 mins
This video contains three ballets -- Elite Syncopations, The Judas Tree, and Concerto -- choreographed by Kenneth Macmillan, performed by the Royal Ballet and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
Sample
directed by Monica Mason, 1941-; choreographed by Sir Kenneth MacMillan, 1929-1992; produced by Ross MacGibbon, 1955-; performed by Royal Ballet and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in Three Ballets by Kenneth MacMillan: Elite Syncopations, The Judas Tree, Concerto (Opus Arte, 2010), 38 mins
Description
This video contains three ballets -- Elite Syncopations, The Judas Tree, and Concerto -- choreographed by Kenneth Macmillan, performed by the Royal Ballet and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
Date Written / Recorded
2010-03
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Contributor
Sir Kenneth MacMillan, 1929-1992, Ross MacGibbon, 1955-, Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Author / Creator
Sir Kenneth MacMillan, 1929-1992, Monica Mason, 1941-, Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
Opus Arte
Topic / Theme
Dance
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Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
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Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Mara Galeazzi, 1973-, Laura McCulloch, fl. 2001, Iohn...
Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Mara Galeazzi, 1973-, Laura McCulloch, fl. 2001, Iohna Loots, fl. 1995
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Five Brahms Waltzes in the manner of Isadora Duncan
directed by Ross MacGibbon, 1955-; conducted by Barry Wordsworth; choreographed by Sir Frederick Ashton, 1904-1988; produced by Andy King-Dabbs, fl. 2000, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Royal Ballet and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in Frederick Ashton: Les Patineurs, Divertissements, Scènes de Ballet (London, England: Opus Arte, 2011), 11 mins
Founder choreographer of The Royal Ballet, Frederick Ashton created more than 100 ballets over a 60 year career. Showcasing three of his shorter works, this disc reflects the breadth of his sophisticated, elegant and widely popular style. Les Patineurs evokes the Edwardian skating rink, with all its youthful charm...
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directed by Ross MacGibbon, 1955-; conducted by Barry Wordsworth; choreographed by Sir Frederick Ashton, 1904-1988; produced by Andy King-Dabbs, fl. 2000, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Royal Ballet and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in Frederick Ashton: Les Patineurs, Divertissements, Scènes de Ballet (London, England: Opus Arte, 2011), 11 mins
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Founder choreographer of The Royal Ballet, Frederick Ashton created more than 100 ballets over a 60 year career. Showcasing three of his shorter works, this disc reflects the breadth of his sophisticated, elegant and widely popular style. Les Patineurs evokes the Edwardian skating rink, with all its youthful charm and humour, in contrast to Scenes de Ballet where sharp geometric shapes and the music of Igor Stravinsky are combined to create perha...
Founder choreographer of The Royal Ballet, Frederick Ashton created more than 100 ballets over a 60 year career. Showcasing three of his shorter works, this disc reflects the breadth of his sophisticated, elegant and widely popular style. Les Patineurs evokes the Edwardian skating rink, with all its youthful charm and humour, in contrast to Scenes de Ballet where sharp geometric shapes and the music of Igor Stravinsky are combined to create perhaps Ashton's most modernist work. Divertissements, a collection of eight short dances, features some of Ashton's most lyrical choreography, including pas de deux set to Romantic masterpieces by Tchaikovsky and Massenet.
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Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Contributor
Sir Frederick Ashton, 1904-1988, Barry Wordsworth, Andy King-Dabbs, fl. 2000, British Broadcasting Corporation, Johannes Brahms, 1833-1897
Author / Creator
Sir Frederick Ashton, 1904-1988, Ross MacGibbon, 1955-, Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Date Published / Released
2011-11, 2011
Publisher
Opus Arte
Person Discussed
Sir Frederick Ashton, 1904-1988
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