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MacMillan - Prince Of The Pagodas, The - Bussell/ Cope

MacMillan - Prince Of The Pagodas, The - Bussell/ Cope : short review

MacMillan - Prince Of The Pagodas, The - Bussell/ Cope

Sir Kenneth MacMillan's glorious version of The Prince of The Pagodas provides a fascinating and magnificent spectacle of classical dance on the grandest scale. Benjamin Britain's exotic score, inspired by the sounds of the gamelan, is the only one that he created for ballet. The oriental theme is followed through with Nicholas Georgiadis's enchanting designs, enhancing the fairytale atmosphere. This production by the Royal Ballet, filmed at Covent Garden in 1990, stars Darcey Bussell as Princess Rose and Jonathan Cope as the Prince. This is the role that launched Bussell's career. MacMillan had noted her exceptional talent while she was still a student and he chose her to create the role of Princess Rose for him.

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