Description
Royal Swedish Ballet's Midsummer Night's Dream - A Piece by Alexander Ekman DVD
UPC: 3760115301412
Product Features
- Choreographer and Set Designer: Alexander Ekman
- Music Composer: Mikael Karlsson
- Vocals: Anna von Hausswolff
- Lyrics: Mikael Karlsson, Anna von Hausswolff
- Costume Design: Bregje van Balen
- Lighting Design: Linus Fellbom
- String Quartet: Dahlkvistkvartetten
- Percussion: Niklas Brommare
- Piano: Henrik Måwe
- Live Processing: Roger Bergström, Maria Grönlund
- Sound Design: Lars-Göran Ehn, Andrea Rea
- Recording Location: Royal Swedish Opera, Stockholm, 09/2016
- Producer: Xavier Dubois
- Film Director: Tommy Pascal
- Bonus Material: Interview with Alexander Ekman (17 minutes)
- Audio Options: 2.0 PCM & 5.1 Dolby Digital
- Video Format: NTSC, 16:9 color
- Region Code: 0 (region-free)
- Running Time: 97 minutes (main ballet) + 17 minutes (bonus)
- Publisher: BelAir Classiques
Overview
Alexander Ekman’s Midsummer Night's Dream, performed by the Royal Swedish Ballet, reimagines Shakespeare’s classic tale through a contemporary lens. Known for his innovative and humor-filled choreography, Ekman captures the mystical spirit of midsummer traditions with a visually captivating performance set to an enchanting score by Mikael Karlsson. The unique musical atmosphere includes vocals by Anna von Hausswolff, intricate percussion, and live string quartet, creating a fresh and immersive auditory experience. The ballet is further enriched with creative set designs by Ekman himself, complemented by Linus Fellbom's atmospheric lighting and Bregje van Balen’s expressive costumes.
Filmed in high-definition at the Royal Swedish Opera, this production brings the ethereal charm of Midsummer Night’s Dream to life. An exclusive interview with Ekman provides insight into his artistic vision and the development of this beloved ballet piece.
Interesting Facts
- Alexander Ekman is celebrated for integrating humor and unconventional elements into classical ballet, as seen in his interpretation of midsummer’s mythos.
- Mikael Karlsson's original score, combined with Anna von Hausswolff's haunting vocals, adds a contemporary and immersive dimension to the traditional ballet format.
- The production was recorded at the prestigious Royal Swedish Opera in Stockholm, capturing the ballet's unique staging, which includes naturalistic elements reflecting the magic of midsummer.
- This version of Midsummer Night’s Dream is internationally accessible, with a region-free format and bonus subtitles in French, expanding its reach to ballet enthusiasts worldwide.
Publishers
- Published by: BelAir Classiques
- Produced in association with: Royal Swedish Opera, France Télévisions, YLE
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