Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet) (2014)
Carlos Acosta's first venture directing one of ballet's 19th century classics was eagerly anticipated, as was his own starring role in the production (as Basilio), opposite the Argentinian Royal Ballet principal Marianella Nuñez (Kitri). Still built on Petipa's original choreography, Acosta's clear dramatic structure and vivid stage action gave the ‘boy gets girl despite her father’ story a more convincing air than usual, with Don Quixote's parallel obsession with Dulcinea-Kitri coherently woven into the plot.
Director: Ross MacGibbon
Genre: Music
Runtime: 180 min
Release Date: March 31, 2014
Cast
- Marianela Núñez - Kitri
- Carlos Acosta - Basilio
- Christopher Saunders - Don Quixote
- Philip Mosley - Sancho Panza
- Ryoichi Hirano - Espada
- Laura Morera - Mercedes
- Bennet Gartside - Gamache
- Gary Avis - Lorenzo
- Melissa Hamilton - Queen of the Dryads
- Elizabeth Harrod - Amour
Screenplay
- Miguel de Cervantes (Original Story)
Music: Ludwig Minkus
Production: Opus Arte, Royal Opera House
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
ballet, don quixote, ballet performance
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet) about?
- Carlos Acosta's first venture directing one of ballet's 19th century classics was eagerly anticipated, as was his own starring role in the production (as Basilio), opposite the Argentinian Royal Ballet principal Marianella Nuñez (Kitri). Still built on Petipa's original choreography, Acosta's clear dramatic structure and vivid stage action gave the ‘boy gets girl despite her father’ story a more convincing air than usual, with Don Quixote's parallel obsession with Dulcinea-Kitri coherently woven into the plot.
- Who directed Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet)?
- Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet) was directed by Ross MacGibbon.
- Who stars in Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet)?
- Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet) stars Marianela Núñez, Carlos Acosta, Christopher Saunders, Philip Mosley, Ryoichi Hirano, Laura Morera.
- How long is Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet)?
- Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet) has a runtime of 3h 0m (180 minutes).
- What genre is Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet)?
- Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet) is a Music film.
- Where was Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet) produced?
- Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet) was produced in United Kingdom.