Kenneth MacMillan, Martin Yates, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Tamara Rojo, Carlos Acosta - Massenet: Manon (2010)
Kenneth MacMillan, Martin Yates, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Tamara Rojo, Carlos Acosta - Massenet: Manon (2010)
NTSC 16:9 (720x480) VBR | (LinearPCM, 2 ch) | (DTS, 6 ch) | 5.57 Gb+4.83 (2xDVD9) | 117 min
Classical | DECCA
NTSC 16:9 (720x480) VBR | (LinearPCM, 2 ch) | (DTS, 6 ch) | 5.57 Gb+4.83 (2xDVD9) | 117 min
Classical | DECCA
This film of Kenneth MacMillan's hugely-popular ballet Manon is the perfect twin to his classic Romeo & Juliet, released on September 29th, 2009. Once again, the romantic male lead is taken by the charismatic Carlos Acosta, and once again his beautiful partner is Tamara Rojo. Prévost's famous tale is set to the sensual music of Massenet and the Royal Ballet's staging is played out against the sumptuous set and costume designs of Nicholas Georgiadis. Manon is the third DVD release from Decca's new exclusive artist, Carlo Acosta. The Cuban superstar builds on his stunning Spartacus and romantic Romeo & Juliet performances as the ardent young lover, Des Grieux, in MacMillan's classic version of the tragedy. This high-definition film of Manon is one of the most popular ballets in the Royal Ballet's repertory, having received over 200 performances since its premiere in 1974. The DVD also includes an extensive (40 min) and fascinating documentary film, `Dancing Manon', featuring interviews with Carlos Acosta, Tamara Rojo, Monica Mason (Director of the Royal Ballet) and Ross MacGibbon (TV Director).
Cast:
Manon - Tamara Rojo
Des Grieux - Carlos Acosta
Lescaut - José Martin
Monsieur G.M. - Christopher Saunders
Lescaut’s Mistress - Laura Morera
Madame - Genesia Rosato
The Gaoler - Thomas Whitehead
Beggar Chief - Paul Kay
Old Gentleman - Philip Mosley
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Conductor - Martin Yates
Choreography - Kenneth MacMillan
DVD 1:
Act 1
Scene 1 - The Courtyard of an Inn near Paris
01. Prelude
02. Ensemble
03. Solo - Lescaut
04. Beggars' Dance
05. Pas de Sept
06. Arrival of the Coach - Entrance of Manon
07. Dance of the Two Courtesans
08. Solo: Lescaut's Mistress
09. Meeting of Manon and Des Grieux
10. Solo: Des Grieux
11. Pas de Deux: Manon and Des Grieux
12. Intermezzo
Scene 2 - Des Grieux's lodgings in Paris
13. Pas de Deux: Manon and Des Grieux
14. Entrance of Monsieur G.M. and Lescaut
15. Pas de Trois: Manon, Lescaut and Monsieur G.M.
16. Des Grieux and Lescaut Fight
DVD 2:
Act 2
Scene 1 - A Party at the Hotel particulier of Madame
01. Ensemble
02. Solo: Lescaut
03. Pas de Deux: Lescaut and his Mistress
04. Duet for Two Courtesans
05. Entrance of Manon
06. Solo: Lescaut's Mistress
07. Dance of the Three Young Gents
08. Solo: Manon
09. Adagio: Manon and The Gentlemen
10. Waltz
11. Pas de Deux: Manon and Des Grieux
12. Solo: Des Grieux
13. Card Game - Brawl
14. Intermezzo
Scene 2 - Des Grieux's lodgings
15. Pas de Deux: Manon and Des Grieux (Bracelet Duet)
Scene 1 - A Party at the Hotel particulier of Madame
16. Entrance of Manon
Act 3
Scene 1 - The port of New Orleans
17. Prelude
18. Arrival of the Ship
19. Entrance of Manon
20. Pas de Trois: Manon, Des Grieux and Gaoler
21. Pas de Trois: Manon, Des Grieux and Gaoler
Scene 2 - The goaler's rooms in New Orleans
22. Killing of the Gaoler
Scene 3 - A swamp in Louisiana
23. Manon's Dream
24. Manon's Death (Pas de Deux: Manon and Des Grieux)
25. Curtain Calls / Closing Credits
Kenneth MacMillan, Martin Yates, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Tamara Rojo, Carlos Acosta - Massenet: Manon (2010)
Kenneth MacMillan, Martin Yates, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Tamara Rojo, Carlos Acosta - Massenet: Manon (2010)
Kenneth MacMillan, Martin Yates, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Tamara Rojo, Carlos Acosta - Massenet: Manon (2010)
Kenneth MacMillan, Martin Yates, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Tamara Rojo, Carlos Acosta - Massenet: Manon (2010)
