The Tale of Mårbacka: Dance Drama for Television

Product Details

• UPC: 807280330488
• Artist: Pär Isberg, Jan Sandström, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Royal Swedish Ballet
• Genre: Dance, Ballet
• Number of discs: 1
• Label: Arthaus Musik
• Release date: 1989 (studio recording)

Product Specifications

• Sound Format: PCM Stereo
• Picture Format: 4:3
• Language: English
• Subtitle Languages: Not specified
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide), NTSC
• Running Time: 74 minutes

Overview

Based on a romantic adventure story by the renowned 19th-century Swedish writer Selma Lagerlöf, "The Tale of Mårbacka" is a captivating dance drama for television, choreographed by Pär Isberg and featuring music by Jan Sandström. The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jonas Dominique, performs the original score, while the Royal Swedish Ballet brings the story to life through dance. With lavish period sets and costumes designed by Bo-Ruben Hedwall, this large-cast ballet tells a gothic tale reminiscent of "Beauty and the Beast."

Cast and Crew

• Choreography: Pär Isberg
• Music: Jan Sandström
• Conductor: Jonas Dominique
• Dancers: Johanna Bjömson, Martin Leander, Gerd Andersson, Suzanna Carlsson, Mikael Mengarelli, Claire Wikholm, Istvan Kisch
• Orchestra: Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
• Ballet Company: Royal Swedish Ballet
• Set and Costume Design: Bo-Ruben Hedwall