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)