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Royal Ballet of the United Kingdom
Ballet "Manon" Choreographed by Kenneth MacMillan
Performed by Natalia Osipova, Reece Clarke, and others (with Japanese subtitles)
Ballet "Manon" Choreographed by Kenneth MacMillan
Music by Jules Massenet (1842–1912)
Selected and arranged by Leyton Lucas & Hilda Gount / Orchestrated by Martin Yeates
Cast:
- Manon: Natalia Osipova
- De Grieux: Reece Clarke
- Lescaut: Alexander Campbell
- Monsieur G.M.: Gari Avis
- Lescaut’s lover: Mayara Magri
- Madam at the brothel: Elizabeth McGorian
- Guard: Lucas Bjornebo Brentsrod
- Head of the beggars: Taro Nakao
- Prostitutes: Yuki Choi, Melissa Hamilton, Sae Maeda, Amelia Townsend
- Gentlemen: Ruka Akri, Calvin Richardson, Joseph Sissons
- Customers at the brothel: Harry Churches, David Donnelly, Giacomo Rovero, Thomas Whitehead, Christopher Saunders
- Elderly gentleman: Philip Mozer
Royal Ballet of the United Kingdom
Choreography: Kenneth MacMillan
Art and costumes: Nicholas Georgiadis
Lighting: Jacopo Pantani I
Direction: Laura Moreira
Rehearsal supervisor: Christopher Saunders
Covent Garden Royal Opera House Orchestra
Conductor: Cohen Kessels
Video Director: Ross McGibbon
Filming dates: February 3, 7, and 23, 2024 at Covent Garden Royal Opera House (London)
Running time: 131 minutes (Main feature 121 minutes, Bonus 10 minutes)
Bonus features:
- Introduction to "Manon"
- Osipova and Clarke discuss "Manon"
- Cast gallery
Audio:
- English PCM Stereo 2.0 / DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (Blu-ray)
Subtitles for bonus videos: Japanese, English, French, German, Korean
Aspect ratio: 16:9 NTSC
Region: All Regions
Blu-ray: Single-sided dual-layer disc, 1080i High Definition
【Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Royal Ballet’s Premiere — Osipova & Clarke Shine in MacMillan’s "Manon"】
"Manon," choreographed by Kenneth MacMillan, is known alongside "Romeo and Juliet" as one of his representative works. In 2024, marking the 50th anniversary of its premiere at Covent Garden in 1974, the ballet features Natalia Osipova, who vividly portrays a modern Manon with exceptional physical ability and overwhelming acting talent, and Reece Clarke, her partner for five years now, whose partnership has become even more refined. The dynamic choreography explores the deep human psyche, torn between true love, wealth, and poverty.
Supporting cast members also deliver outstanding performances: Alexander Campbell as Lescaut, Manon’s wild brother; Mayara Magri as Lescaut’s seductive lover; Gari Avis as the lecherous Monsieur D.M., among others.
The music, a collage of Massenet’s compositions arranged by Leyton Lucas, seems crafted specifically for this ballet. The orchestra, led by renowned ballet music conductor Cohen Kessels, brings lively rhythms and beautifully melancholic melodies to life, greatly enhancing MacMillan’s storytelling ballet.
| Product # | B0DGB36QLX |
|---|---|
| Weight | 80 g |
| Product package size | 14 x 17 x 1 cm |
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