The ROH Live: The Dream / Symphonic Variations / Marguerite and Armand (2017)
Music
The Dream: Frederick Ashton’s delightful interpretation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a classic of The Royal Ballet’s repertory. Symphonic Variations: Ashton was inspired to create a ballet on the four seasons – but as he began to choreograph he refined and purified until the ballet shook off its original meaning, emerging as an abstract celebration of movement and physicality. Marguerite and Armand: Marguerite, a Parisian courtesan, lies on her deathbed. She recalls her tragic love affair with Armand in a series of feverish flashbacks.
Cast
Titania
Oberon
Helena
Demetrius / Admirer
Hermia
Lysander
Peaseblossom
Cobweb
Moth
Mustardseed
Dancer
Dancer
Changeling Indian Boy
Dancer
Dancer
Dancer
Dancer
Piano
Armand
Armand's Father
Duke
Admirer
Admirer
Puck
Admirer
Admirer
Admirer
Maid
Piano
Marguerite
Bottom
Rustic
Rustic / Admirer
Rustic
Rustic / Admirer
Rustic
Crew
Choreographer
Music Editor
Set Designer
Lighting Director
Music
Set Designer
Music
Orchestrator
Set Designer
Conductor