Work: Romeo and Juliet

Juliano Nunes’ Romeo and Juliet for Philadelphia Ballet works on all fronts: as a visual spectacle with highly original choreography and as a vehicle for cultivating memorable performances.

****1

The Australian Ballet does Romeo and Juliet: precision over passion

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Katie Lawrence, 24 Apr

This revival of Romeo and Juliet combines vivid staging and technical leads, but the lover's careful partnership lacks the volatility that makes young love convincing and tragedy believable.

***11

Massimo Moricone’s Romeo and Juliet in Bordeaux: fast paced action

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Elsa Giovanna Simonetti, 07 Dec

Strong drama and powerful central performances of Massimo Moricone's Romeo and Juliet in Bordeaux for the first time.

****1

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ParisRoméo et Juliette

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On demand from Opéra national de Paris: Opéra Bastille, Until 26 Nov 23:59

Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet

Rudolf Nureyev; Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris; Vello Pähn; Ezio Frigerio; Mauro Pagano; Vinicio Cheli

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Bachtrack top ten: Shakespeare in music

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Mark Pullinger, 23 Apr

If music be the food of love... the Bard of Stratford-upon-Avon has inspired composers for centuries. Enjoy our top ten playlist featuring works from Felix Mendelssohn to Thomas Adès.

Bachtrack top ten: Sergei Prokofiev

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Mark Pullinger, 27 Apr

“I detest imitation, I detest hackneyed devices.” Prokofiev was one of the most important Russian composers, writing in a variety of forms and happy to challenge conventions.

Bachtrack top ten: Valentine's Day

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Mark Pullinger & Elisabeth Schwarz, 14 Feb

Mark and Elisabeth offer you hopeless romantics bouquets, chocolates and stars – many stars – in their Valentine’s Day playlist.