Work: Romeo and Juliet

While Rudi van Dantzig's production of Romeo and Juliet was buoyed by confident dancing and stylised acting, it falters somewhat under its own dramaturgy.

****1

The RB's Romeo and Juliet: electrifying on-stage chemistry

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Deborah Weiss, 05 May

A compelling performance of MacMillan's Romeo and Juliet from an excellent cast, proves to be a triumph for Patricio Revé, debuting with the Company and paired with Natalia Osipova.

*****

Marcos Morau’s Romeo + Juliet: lessons in volatility

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Deborah Weiss, 03 Apr

An unconventional dance take on Prokofiev's ubiquitous ballet for Opera Ballet Vlaanderen in Antwerp is not for the faint-hearted.

***11

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ParisRoméo et Juliette

On demand from Opéra national de Paris: Opéra Bastille, Until 31 Aug 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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On demand from The Old Stage, The Royal Theatre, Copenhagen, Until 30 Nov 23:59

Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet

John Neumeier; Royal Danish Ballet; Graham Bond; Jürgen Rose; The Royal Danish Orchestra

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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.