Wheeldon's Winter's Tale returns for Shakespeare400

Von Alexandra Desvignes, 14 April 2016

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Rezensierte Veranstaltung: Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, am 12 April 2016

The Winter's Tale (Christopher Wheeldon)

The Royal Ballet

David Briskin, Musikalische Leitung

Bob Crowley, Bühnenbild

Covent Garden Orchester des Royal Opera House

Lauren Cuthbertson, Tanz

Edward Watson, Tanz

Sarah Lamb, Tanz

Steven McRae, Tanz

Zenaida Yanowsky, Tanz

Federico Bonelli, Tanz

Beatriz Stix-Brunell, Tanz

Valentino Zucchetti, Tanz

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Alexandra Desvignes

Alexandra was previously Bachtrack's Dance Editor. She trained as a professional dancer both in Paris and London and has performed for various ballet, opera, commercial and film productions, as well as independent projects. She studied Literature and Art History at the Open University. previously worked as Bachtrack's press coordinator, and continues to write for Bachtrack, in London and in Paris. She has previously contributed to English National Ballet's blog.

Wheeldon's glorious Winter's Tale returns for Shakespeare400