A Midsummer Night's Dream - Pacific Northwest Ballet, BBC Concert Orchestra (DVD)

UPC: 80947800810

Product Features

• Composer: Felix Mendelssohn
• Ballet Choreography: George Balanchine
• Ballet Company: Pacific Northwest Ballet
• Artistic Directors: Kent Stowell & Francia Russell
• Orchestra: BBC Concert Orchestra
• Conductor: Stewart Kershaw
• Set and Costume Design: Martin Pakledinaz
• Lighting Design: Randall G. Chiarelli
• Soprano: Libby Crabtree
• Mezzo-Soprano: Judith Harris
• Production & Stage Director: Francia Russell
• Television Director: Ross Mac Gibbon
• Total Running Time: 85 minutes
• Picture Format: Anamorphic, NTSC
• Audio Formats: LPCM Stereo
• Region Code: All Regions

Overview

This Opus Arte DVD captures the Pacific Northwest Ballet’s enchanting performance of George Balanchine’s ballet A Midsummer Night's Dream, set to the music of Felix Mendelssohn. Based on Shakespeare’s beloved play, this ballet blends magic, romance, and whimsical comedy. Featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Stewart Kershaw, the performance brings Mendelssohn’s iconic score to life with precision and beauty.

Choreographed by Balanchine and staged by Francia Russell, this production is celebrated for its graceful dancers, vivid set designs by Martin Pakledinaz, and stunning costumes. The Pacific Northwest Ballet delivers a masterful performance, making it a memorable rendition of this classic tale of love, mischief, and transformation in a magical forest.

Interesting Facts

• The choreography by George Balanchine is a landmark in ballet history, known for its elegant and dynamic interpretation of Shakespeare’s story.
• Mendelssohn’s music, especially the Wedding March from A Midsummer Night's Dream, is one of the most famous and frequently performed works in classical music.
• This production, recorded in high definition by BBC Worldwide Ltd, brings together world-class dancers and musicians in a visually and musically captivating performance.
• Pacific Northwest Ballet is one of the premier ballet companies in the United States, known for its commitment to both classical and contemporary works.

Publishers

• Produced by: Opus Arte in association with BBC Worldwide Ltd and Playback HD
• Release Year: 2001

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