Channel: Royal Opera House

Category: Entertainment

Tags: entertainlondoncovent gardenroyal opera houseteatrotheatreperforming artsmusicroyal balletromeo and juliettheaterkenneth macmillanwest enddanceartsartmusicalnicholas georgiadisballetmontagues and capuletsstagecultureclassical musicshakespearesergey prokofievstar crossed lovers

Description: Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers encounter passion and tragedy in Kenneth MacMillan’s 20th-century ballet masterpiece. Buy tickets roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/romeo-and-juliet-by-kenneth-macmillan-dates?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=romeo&utm_term=1&utm_content=vid_10/01/2022_mktg Since its 1965 premiere with The Royal Ballet, Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet has become a great modern ballet classic of the world repertory. The nuanced and detailed choreography gives dancers in the lead roles a wealth of opportunity for differing interpretations of the doomed lovers. Evocative designs by Nicholas Georgiadis bring the colour and action of Renaissance Verona, where a busy market all too quickly bursts into sword fighting and a family feud leads to tragedy for both the Montagues and the Capulets. Prokofiev’s ravishing score sweeps this dramatic ballet towards its inevitable, emotional end. Enjoy this video? Subscribe to our channel to receive notifications about new ballet and opera clips.