Description
After some 400 years, it is time to reverse the title of the world's greatest love story and to consider the plot from a fresh angle. Which is exactly what distinguished Swedish choreographer Mats Ek has done. By beginning the account from Juliet's perspective and focusing on her actions and emotions, not only are things turned upside down but it also marks a return to the source of one of the most famous plays in world literature. Juliet & Romeo is Mats Ek's first narrative ballet since 1997, and the music comprises a collection of excerpts from Tchaikovsky's well-known compositions selected by the choreographer.
A Ballet in Two Acts
Music: Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky
Choreography: Mats Ek
Juliet: Mariko Kida
Romeo: Anthony Lomuljo
Father: Arsen Mehrabyan
Mother: Marie Lindqvist
Duke: Niklas Ek
Nurse: Ana Laguna
Mercutio: Jérôme Marchand
Royal Swedish Ballet
Royal Swedish Orchestra
Conductor: Alexander Polianichko
Recorded live at the Royal Swedish Opera, Stockholm, 2013
Video Director: Thomas Grimm
Producer: Bernhard Fleischer
Picture: 16:9 1081i
Sound: PCM Stereo / DTS-HD MA 5.1
Region code: 0 (Worldwide)
Running Time: 108 mins
Year: 2013
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