The ROH Live: The Dream / Symphonic Variations / Marguerite and Armand
Genres
Overview
The Dream: Frederick Ashton’s delightful interpretation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a classic of The Royal Ballet’s repertory. Symphonic Variations: Ashton was inspired to create a ballet on the four seasons – but as he began to choreograph he refined and purified until the ballet shook off its original meaning, emerging as an abstract celebration of movement and physicality. Marguerite and Armand: Marguerite, a Parisian courtesan, lies on her deathbed. She recalls her tragic love affair with Armand in a series of feverish flashbacks.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
175 min
Release Date
2017-06-07
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
8
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