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The diversity of Wayne McGregor's astonishing talent is demonstrated through Chroma, Infra and Limen, each created for The Royal Ballet, for whom he is Resident Choreographer. In ballets that are intimate yet universal, light yet dark, frenetic yet lyrical, McGregor pursues his passion for exploring the inner workings of the human body and mind. His many-layered and beautiful dances provide visual, sensual and kinaesthetic stimulus for the viewer.
CHROMA
Music: Joby Talbot , Jack White III
Dancers: Federico Bonelli / Ricardo Cervera / Tamara Rojo / Mara Galeazzi / Sarah Lamb / Steven McRae / Laura Morera / Ludovic Ondiviela / Eric Underwood / Jonathan Watkins / Edward Watson.
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Daniel Capps 2010
'Many modern dance-works lose their impact with repeated viewings, but not Chroma. In fact, it gets more exciting, absorbing and downright dazzling every time you see it.'
The Telegraph
INFRA
Music: Max Richter
Dancers: Leanne Benjamin / Ricardo Cervera / Yuhui Choe / Lauren Cuthbertson / Mara Galeazzi / Melissa Hamilton / Ryoichi Hirano / Paul Kay / Marianela Nuñez / Eric Underwood / Jonathan Watkins / Edward Watson.
The Max Richter Quintet, Jonathan Haswell 2008
'...Wayne McGregor's Infra: sumptuous beauty and shimmering possibility'
The Telegraph
LIMEN
Music: Kaija Saariaho
Dancers: Leanne Benjamin / Yuhui Choe / Mara Galeazzi / Melissa Hamilton / Sarah Lamb / Marianela Nuñez / Leticia Stock / Akane Takada / Tristan Dyer / Paul Kay / Brian Maloney / Steven McRae / Ludovic Ondiviela / Eric Underwood / Edward Watson.
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Barry Wordsworth 2009.
'With the attenuating lines of Kaija Saariaho's cello concerto threading like currents through the atmosphere, the work inhabits a dimension where time and ambition are suspended.'
Judith Mackrell, The Guardian
Filmed in High Definition and recorded in true surround sound
Recorded: Infra – 2008 / Chroma – 2010 / Limen – 2009
Plus: Introductions by Wayne McGregor
Picture: 16:9
Sound: LPCM 2.0 / DTS 5.1(5.0)
Format: NTSC
Region code: 0 (worldwide)
Duration: 98 mins
Subtitles: FR/DE/ES
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- Oliver Kiselevreviewed on1 Apr 2013I have several in the ROH Opus Arte series, all of which are wonderful to watch, professionally recorded and highly recommended, but for me this one is extra special because it has INFRA - one of the most beautiful, elegant and modern pieces of any type of art I have ever seen (to me it transcends all other pieces of art)!! These series are quite expensive but they really are worth it - I am so glad I am able to have them to watch whenever I like :) The service from the ROH shop is fantastic and quick too.
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