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Matthew Bourne's production of Tchaikovsky's Swan lake /

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Matthew Bourne's triumphant modern re-interpretation of Swan Lake, with its cast of male swans, has turned tradition upside down and taken the ballet fraternity by storm. Never has such a contemporary re-working of a traditional ballet thrilled both ardent critics and modern dance enthusiasts i...

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Uniform Title:Bourne, Matthew,
Corporate Authors: New London Orchestra (1988- ) (Instrumentalist), Adventures in Motion Pictures (Dance company) (Performer)
Other Authors: Bourne, Matthew, 1960- (Choreographer), Lloyd-Jones, David (Conductor), Morris, Fiona (Producer), Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich, 1840-1893
Format: Video
Language:No linguistic content
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Berlin : C Major Entertainment, 1996.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Ballets.
Ballets
Filmed ballets
Filmed ballets.
Ballets filmés.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Matthew Bourne's triumphant modern re-interpretation of Swan Lake, with its cast of male swans, has turned tradition upside down and taken the ballet fraternity by storm. Never has such a contemporary re-working of a traditional ballet thrilled both ardent critics and modern dance enthusiasts in such equal measure. "Matthew Bourne has turned Swan Lake on its head, he has given it a sex change and catapulted it into another universe ... some of the best performances you will ever see on a ballet stage. It will be a great big hit "The Times".
Item Description:Title from title screen (viewed February 23, 2022).
Physical Description:1 online resource (119 minutes)
Playing Time:01:58:13
Production Credits:Directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne ; designed by Lez Brotherston ; stage lighting design, Rick Fisher ; wigs and make-up design, Chris Redman ; edited and directed by Peter Mumford.