The Sleeping Beauty (1994)
The Sleeping Beauty unites Petipa's demanding but enchanting choreography with Tchaikovsky's wonderful score in one of the best-loved of all classical ballets. This recording of Anthony Dowell's 1994 production for The Royal Ballet, with designs by Maria Björnson, features an outstanding cast led by Viviana Durante as a radiant Princess Aurora. She is partnered by Zoltán Solymosi as Prince Florimund and Anthony Dowell himself is a glitteringly elegant embodiment of evil as the wicked fairy Carabosse. The Royal Ballet, exceptional as ever, is accompanied by the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, deftly conducted by Barry Wordsworth.
Runtime: 132 min
Release Date: April 6, 1994
Cast
- Viviana Durante - Princess Aurora
- Zoltan Solymosi - Prince Florimund
- Anthony Dowell - Carabosse
- Benazir Hussain - Lilac Fairy
- William Tuckett - King Florestan
- Elizabeth McGorian - The Queen
Original Language: en
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sleeping Beauty about?
- The Sleeping Beauty unites Petipa's demanding but enchanting choreography with Tchaikovsky's wonderful score in one of the best-loved of all classical ballets. This recording of Anthony Dowell's 1994 production for The Royal Ballet, with designs by Maria Björnson, features an outstanding cast led by Viviana Durante as a radiant Princess Aurora. She is partnered by Zoltán Solymosi as Prince Florimund and Anthony Dowell himself is a glitteringly elegant embodiment of evil as the wicked fairy Carabosse. The Royal Ballet, exceptional as ever, is accompanied by the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, deftly conducted by Barry Wordsworth.
- Who stars in The Sleeping Beauty?
- The Sleeping Beauty stars Viviana Durante, Zoltan Solymosi, Anthony Dowell, Benazir Hussain, William Tuckett, Elizabeth McGorian.
- How long is The Sleeping Beauty?
- The Sleeping Beauty has a runtime of 2h 12m (132 minutes).