Description

Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf & Ravel's L'enfant et les sortilèges (DVD Video)

UPC: 4006680101026

Product Features

Title: Peter and the Wolf / L'enfant et les sortilèges
Performers: The Royal Ballet School, Nederlands Dans Theater
Conductor: Paul Murphy (Peter and the Wolf), Lorin Maazel (L'enfant et les sortilèges)
Orchestra: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden; Orchestre National, Paris; Choeur et la Maîtrise de la RTF
Choreography: Matthew Hart (Peter and the Wolf), Jiří Kylián (L'enfant et les sortilèges)
Storyteller: Anthony Dowell (Peter and the Wolf)
Cast (Peter and the Wolf):Libretto: Colette (L'enfant et les sortilèges)
- Peter: David Johnson
- Bird: Layla Harrison
- Duck: Karan Lingman
- Cat: Elizabeth Holliday
- Wolf: Martin Harvey
- Grandfather: Anthony Dowell
Directed and Edited by: Ross MacGibbon (Peter and the Wolf)
Picture Format: 16:9
Sound Format: PCM Stereo
Subtitle Languages: Not specified
Region Code: 2, 5
Running Time: Not specified
Publisher: Arthaus Musik GmbH

Overview

This DVD offers a delightful pairing of two iconic works: Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf and Maurice Ravel's L'enfant et les sortilèges, brought to life by The Royal Ballet School and the Nederlands Dans Theater.

Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf: This beloved musical tale is performed by The Royal Ballet School with choreography by Matthew Hart and narration by the legendary Anthony Dowell. The story, brought to life through dance, follows young Peter as he ventures out to capture a wolf, with each character represented by a different instrument in Prokofiev's playful score. The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, conducted by Paul Murphy, provides a lively and engaging accompaniment.

Ravel's L'enfant et les sortilèges: This enchanting lyric fantasy, with music by Maurice Ravel and a libretto by Colette, is a two-part opera-ballet that explores the whimsical and magical world of a child’s imagination. Jiří Kylián's innovative choreography and staging for the Nederlands Dans Theater adds depth and intrigue to this surreal tale, with the Orchestre National, Paris under the baton of Lorin Maazel delivering a lush musical experience.

Interesting Facts

Peter and the Wolf was originally composed in 1936 by Sergei Prokofiev to introduce children to the instruments of the orchestra, with each character in the story represented by a different instrument.
Maurice Ravel's L'enfant et les sortilèges premiered in 1925 and is known for its imaginative orchestration and the unique collaboration with the famous French writer Colette.
Jiří Kylián is renowned for his work with the Nederlands Dans Theater, where he served as artistic director and choreographer for many years, creating some of the most innovative dance productions of the 20th century.