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Massenet - Manon | Decca 0743346

Massenet - Manon

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Label: Decca

Cat No: 0743346

Barcode: 0044007433461

Format: DVD

Number of Discs: 2

Genre: Ballet

Release Date: 8th March 2010

Contents

Artists

Carlos Acosta
Tamara Rojo
Jose Martin
Christopher Saunders
Laura Morera
Genesia Rosato
Thomas Whitehead
Paul Kay
Philip Mosley
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

Conductor

Martin Yates

Works

Massenet, Jules

Manon

Artists

Carlos Acosta
Tamara Rojo
Jose Martin
Christopher Saunders
Laura Morera
Genesia Rosato
Thomas Whitehead
Paul Kay
Philip Mosley
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

Conductor

Martin Yates

About

This new high-definition film of MacMillan’s hugely-popular ballet ‘Manon’ is the perfect twin to his previously released classic ‘Romeo & Juliet’. 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’ with an elegant and moving performance as the ardent young lover, Des Grieux, in MacMillan’s classic version of the tragedy.

‘Manon’ is one of the most popular ballets in the Royal Ballet’s repertory, having received over 200 performances since its premiere in 1974. This High Definition Widescreen recording was screened in cinemas throughout the UK in early 2009, and broadcast later in the year by the BBC.

Bonus Features: Extensive
and fascinating documentary film 'Dancing Manon' (40 mins), featuring interviews with Carlos Acosta, Tamara Rojo, Monica Mason (Director of the Royal Ballet) and Ross MacGibbon (TV Director), and rehearsal footage.

Cast:
- Carlos Acosta (Des Grieux)
- Tamara Rojo (Manon)
- José Martin (Lescaut)
- Christopher Saunders (Monsieur G.M.)
- Laura Morera (Lescaut’s Mistress)
- Genesia Rosato (Madame)
- Thomas Whitehead (The Gaoler)
- Paul Kay (Beggar Chief)
- Philip Mosley (Old Gentleman)

Choreography: Kenneth MacMillan
TV Director: Ross MacGibbon

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