This collection celebrates the masterful artistry of The Royal Ballet's Founder Choreographer, Frederick Ashton, with three defining works. A pioneer of 20th-century dance, Ashton brought elegance, innovation and emotional depth to the stage, shaping the identity of British ballet for generations. 'Scènes de ballet' distils classical technique into a striking study of form and symmetry. Ashton gracefully reimagines Turgenev's play 'A Month in the Country' as a one-act ballet where all the drama unfolds in the family's living room upon the arrival of a dashing young tutor. 'Rhapsody', created for Mikhail Baryshnikov and Lesley Collier, blends virtuosic movement with lyrical beauty, set to Rachmaninoff's sweeping score. Together, these works offer a vivid portrait of Ashton's genius.
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