Rhapsody and The Two Pigeons
Synopsis
Two Frederick Ashton ballets in one exquisite evening performance. Principals Natalia Osipova and Steven McRae dance Ashton's Rhapsody, created for The Royal Ballet in 1980 by Mikhail Baryshnikov and Lesley Collier, with spectacular choreography to suit the dancers' star reputations. Lauren Cuthbertson and Vadim Muntagirov lead a charismatic cast in Ashton's poignant and heart-warming reflection on Love, The Two Pigeons, based on an old French folk tale and first performed on Valentine's Day 1961. These two ballets by the Company's Founder Choreographer capture The Royal Ballet's famous skill and distinctive style. Barry Wordsworth conducts the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House in the rapturous Rachmaninoff and Messager scores.
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- Director
- Luca Acri
- Original Title
- Rhapsody and The Two Pigeons
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
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What is Rhapsody and The Two Pigeons about?
Two Frederick Ashton ballets in one exquisite evening performance. Principals Natalia Osipova and Steven McRae dance Ashton's Rhapsody, created for The Royal Ballet in 1980 by Mikhail Baryshnikov and Lesley Collier, with spectacular choreography to suit the dancers' star reputations. Lauren Cuthbertson and Vadim Muntagirov lead a charismatic cast in Ashton's poignant and heart-warming reflection on Love, The Two Pigeons, based on an old French folk tale and first performed on Valentine's Day 1961. These two ballets by the Company's Founder Choreographer capture The Royal Ballet's famous skill and distinctive style. Barry Wordsworth conducts the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House in the rapturous Rachmaninoff and Messager scores.
Who directed Rhapsody and The Two Pigeons?
Rhapsody and The Two Pigeons was directed by Luca Acri.
Who stars in Rhapsody and The Two Pigeons?
The principal cast of Rhapsody and The Two Pigeons includes Lauren Cuthbertson, Olivia Cowley, Tristan Dyer, Nicol Edmonds, Benjamin Ella.
When was Rhapsody and The Two Pigeons released and how long is it?
Rhapsody and The Two Pigeons was released in 2016 with a total runtime of Unknown.