Royal Ballet Principal Natalia Osipova dances the title role in Kenneth MacMillan’s haunting ballet, to atmospheric music by Tchaikovsky and Martinu. Anastasia tells the story...
Royal Ballet Principal Natalia Osipova dances the title role in Kenneth MacMillan’s haunting ballet, to atmospheric music by Tchaikovsky and Martinu. Anastasia tells the story of Anna Anderson who, following the Russian Revolution and the murder of the royal family, claimed she was the surviving Grand Duchess Anastasia. Many believed her to be an imposter; others hoped she was Anastasia, a remnant of a lost world. A powerful, psychological challenge for the lead dancer, Anastasia explores one of the great historical mysteries of the 20th century, only recently solved, and the distorting mirror of memory, time and place. ‘‘Natalia Osipova….technical perfectionism’’ (The Stage) ‘‘I salute Osipova, the entire company performance, Crowley’s magnificent designs, and Simon Hewett’s notable account of the Tchaikovsky/Martinu scores.’’ (The Financial Times 5 Stars) ‘‘– convulsive jitters, turned-in feet, violence, grief, and fear – is no surprise, either.... Osipova's magnetic performance.’’ (The Arts Desk 4 Stars)
Product Description:
Release Date:
October 06, 2017
UPC:809478072225
Catalog Number:OA BD7222D
Label: Opus Arte
Number of Discs:
1
Composer: Pyotr Ilyich, Tchaikovksy
Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Ballet, Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House
Performer: Hewett
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