Three Ballets by Kenneth MacMillan: Elite Syncopations/The Judas Tree/Concerto (2010)

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"MacMillan's vision has been vital in shaping The Royal Ballet's style and repertory, and what better way to appreciate his art than with this rare chance to experience three contrasting works in a single performance. Abstract, dramatic, humorous - this programme gives a wonderfully varied introduction not just to MacMillan's work but to the beauty and dramatic power of ballet itself. Concerto, to Shostakovich's Second Piano Concerto, contrasts moments of exuberance and elegiac reflection. The Judas Tree places a single woman among 13 men to enact a harrowing event that is recognizably contemporary but with biblical overtones. Elite Syncopations completes the programme with a sparkling evocation of a dance hall that brings ragtime rhythms to the dance, and a ragtime band to the stage.

Director: Ross MacGibbon
Genre: Music
Runtime: 104 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Scott Joplin, Brian Elias, Dmitri Shostakovich
Production: Royal Opera House
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en

Keywords

dance, ballet, roh

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Three Ballets by Kenneth MacMillan: Elite Syncopations/The Judas Tree/Concerto about?
"MacMillan's vision has been vital in shaping The Royal Ballet's style and repertory, and what better way to appreciate his art than with this rare chance to experience three contrasting works in a single performance. Abstract, dramatic, humorous - this programme gives a wonderfully varied introduction not just to MacMillan's work but to the beauty and dramatic power of ballet itself. Concerto, to Shostakovich's Second Piano Concerto, contrasts moments of exuberance and elegiac reflection. The Judas Tree places a single woman among 13 men to enact a harrowing event that is recognizably contemporary but with biblical overtones. Elite Syncopations completes the programme with a sparkling evocation of a dance hall that brings ragtime rhythms to the dance, and a ragtime band to the stage.
Who directed Three Ballets by Kenneth MacMillan: Elite Syncopations/The Judas Tree/Concerto?
Three Ballets by Kenneth MacMillan: Elite Syncopations/The Judas Tree/Concerto was directed by Ross MacGibbon.
Who stars in Three Ballets by Kenneth MacMillan: Elite Syncopations/The Judas Tree/Concerto?
Three Ballets by Kenneth MacMillan: Elite Syncopations/The Judas Tree/Concerto stars Sarah Lamb, Steven McRae, Carlos Acosta, Leanne Benjamin, Edward Watson, Marianela Núñez.
How long is Three Ballets by Kenneth MacMillan: Elite Syncopations/The Judas Tree/Concerto?
Three Ballets by Kenneth MacMillan: Elite Syncopations/The Judas Tree/Concerto has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What genre is Three Ballets by Kenneth MacMillan: Elite Syncopations/The Judas Tree/Concerto?
Three Ballets by Kenneth MacMillan: Elite Syncopations/The Judas Tree/Concerto is a Music film.
Where was Three Ballets by Kenneth MacMillan: Elite Syncopations/The Judas Tree/Concerto produced?
Three Ballets by Kenneth MacMillan: Elite Syncopations/The Judas Tree/Concerto was produced in United Kingdom.