Genre:
Ballet
Release Date:
Oct 2017
Sound Format:
2.0LPCM + 5.1 DTS
Catalog Number:
OA1246BD
Kenneth MacMillan - Three Ballet Masterpieces (Royal Ballet)
Tamara Rojo (Manon (Manon)); Carlos Acosta (Des Grieux (Manon)); Edward Watson (Crown Prince Rudolph (Mayerling)); Mara Galeazzi (Mara Gleazzi (Mayerling)); Sarah Lamb (Countess Marie Larisch (Mayerling)); Lauren Cuthbertson (Juliet (Romeo and Juliet)); Federico Bonelli (Romeo (Romeo and Juliet));
This collection brings together three extraordinary ballets by Kenneth MacMillan, one of the 20th century’s most influential choreographers whose work forms a pillar of The Royal Ballet’s repertory. MacMillan pushed the boundaries of dance, and these three signature works exemplify his searching genius: the emotional intensity and rich physicality of his choreography, through vivid crowd scenes and passionate pas de deux; the daring and the darkness of his complex and fascinating characters; and the mesmerizing, sensuous music to which his steps were always created.
MANON
Manon - Tamara Rojo
Des Grieux - Carlos Acosta
Lescaut - José Martín
Monsieur G.M. - Christopher Saunders
Lescaut’s Mistress - Laura Morera
Orchestra of The Royal Opera House
Music - Jules Massenet
Conductor - Martin Yates
MAYERLING
Crown Prince Rudolf - Edward Watson
Baroness Mary Vetsera - Mara Galeazzi
Countess Marie Larisch - Sarah Lamb
Orchestra of The Royal Opera House
Music - Franz Liszt
Conductor - Barry Wordsworth
ROMEO AND JULIET
Juliet - Lauren Cuthbertson
Romeo - Federico Bonelli
Mercutio - Alexander Campbell
Tybalt - Bennet Gartside
Benvolio - Dawid Trzensimiech
Paris - Valeri Hristov
Lord Capulet - Christopher Saunders
Lady Capulet - Christina Arestis
Orchestra of The Royal Opera House
Music - Sergey Prokofiev
Conductor - Barry Wordsworth
Reviews
"Such is the breathtaking impact of this production, with consistent excellence to savour from both principals and the corps, magnificent costumes and stage scenery and spot-on camera direction from Ross MacGibbon that criticism is effectively silenced. If you have been waiting for a truly outstanding Romeo and Juliet to appear on Blu-ray, then look no further." (International Record Review - Romeo & Juliet)
"Lovers of classical ballet should, without question, go and see the Royal Ballet’s magnificent production of Manon. Ballet sceptics, meanwhile, should see it at least twice." (The Telegraph - Manon)
"Kenneth MacMillan's choreography for this haunting tale is transcendent … stunning set and costume designs … John Lanchbery's truly remarkable score …" (The Times - Mayerling)