An introduction to Christopher Wheeldon's The Winter's Tale (The Royal Ballet)

Royal Ballet dancers and members of the creative team introduce Christopher Wheeldon's The Winter's Tale. Find out more at www.roh.org.uk/...
Christopher Wheeldon, Artistic Associate of The Royal Ballet, created his adaptation of Shakespeare’s late great romance The Winter’s Tale for The Royal Ballet in 2014. Building on the success of Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Winter’s Tale received ecstatic praise at its premiere, acclaimed by critics and audiences alike for its intelligent, distinctive and emotionally powerful story, told through exquisite dance. It is now widely judged to be a modern ballet classic.
The story follows the destruction of a marriage through consuming jealousy, the abandonment of a child and a seemingly hopeless love. Yet, through remorse and regret - and after a seemingly miraculous return to life - the ending is one of forgiveness and reconciliation. With powerful designs by Bob Crowley and atmospheric music by Joby Talbot, The Winter’s Tale is a masterful modern narrative ballet.

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Wow, I so wish I could see this in person.

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This was so amazing to watch during lockdown and my daughter on the portal watching too. Thank you for sharing ROH.

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Can someone please tell me if this wonderful music is available to purchase. Thank you.

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I don't know about a CD but you could buy the DVD and then just listen!

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at 1:33-37, the dance moves are almost the same as a Cyd Charisse Gene Kelly scene (notably different emotion and rhythm).