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The Sleeping Beauty

The Sleeping Beauty

Apr 06, 1994 · 2h 12m

Overview

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.

About The Sleeping Beauty

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…

When was The Sleeping Beauty released?

The Sleeping Beauty was released on April 6, 1994.

How long is The Sleeping Beauty?

The Sleeping Beauty runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).

Who is in the cast of The Sleeping Beauty?

The cast of The Sleeping Beauty includes Viviana Durante (Princess Aurora), Zoltan Solymosi (Prince Florimund), Anthony Dowell (Carabosse), Benazir Hussain (Lilac Fairy) and William Tuckett (King Florestan).

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