Henze: Ondine
Synopsis
‘Ondine’, a ballet by Frederick Ashton, premiered at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, on 27 October 1958, with Margot Fonteyn in the title role of the water nymph. In this 2009 revival (27 May 2009 to 8 June 2009) at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in London, the role of Ondine is performed by Miyako Yoshida, in the spellbinding underwater world of Ondine, staged by the Royal Ballet. Frederick Ashton’s shimmering choreography, Lila de Nobili’s impressionistic sets and Hans Werner Henze’s vibrant and inventive score, composed especially for the occasion, combine in an unforgettable way to evoke the myriad moods and colours of the sea.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Live at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London
Festival / Special Debut
May 20, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ross MacGibbon
- Original Title
- Henze: Ondine
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Opus Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ross MacGibbon
Angela Alvarez Rilla, James Whitbourn, Roland Ott
Department Leadership Roster
Ross MacGibbon
Director
Angela Alvarez Rilla
Producer
James Whitbourn
Producer
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What is Henze: Ondine about?
‘Ondine’, a ballet by Frederick Ashton, premiered at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, on 27 October 1958, with Margot Fonteyn in the title role of the water nymph. In this 2009 revival (27 May 2009 to 8 June 2009) at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in London, the role of Ondine is performed by Miyako Yoshida, in the spellbinding underwater world of Ondine, staged by the Royal Ballet. Frederick Ashton’s shimmering choreography, Lila de Nobili’s impressionistic sets and Hans Werner Henze’s vibrant and inventive score, composed especially for the occasion, combine in an unforgettable way to evoke the myriad moods and colours of the sea.
Who directed Henze: Ondine?
Henze: Ondine was directed by Ross MacGibbon.
Who stars in Henze: Ondine?
The principal cast of Henze: Ondine includes Miyako Yoshida, Edward Watson, Genesia Rosato, Ricardo Cervera, Gary Avis.
When was Henze: Ondine released and how long is it?
Henze: Ondine was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.