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Work: Romeo and Juliet

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ComposerProkofiev, Sergei (1891-1953)
PeriodEarly 20th century
Year1938
Work typeDance
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ViennaGiorgi Potskhishvili and World Ballet Stars - Gala

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Stadthalle, Sat 18 Jul at 20:00
Tchaikovsky, Minkus, Asafiev, Bizet, Prokofiev
Giorgi Potskhishvili; Elisabeth Tonev; Laura Fernandez Gromova; Aleksandra Liashenko
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LondonStravinsky and Prokofiev with the Oslo Philharmonic

BBC Proms
Royal Albert Hall, Sat 29 Aug at 19:30
Torvund, Stravinsky, Prokofiev
Oslo Philharmonic; Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla; Patricia Kopatchinskaja
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LiverpoolRomeo and Juliet – English National Ballet

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Liverpool Empire Theatre, Oct 15, 16 mat, eve, 17 mat, eve
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet
Rudolf Nureyev; English National Ballet; Ezio Frigerio; Franca Squarciapino; Tharon Musser; English National Ballet Philharmonic
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A triumphant Romeo and Juliet from Philadelphia Ballet

Thays Golz and Zecheng Liang of Philadelphia Ballet in Romeo and Juliet by Juliano Nunes © Alexander Iziliaev
Leigh Donlan, 30 Apr
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
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The Australian Ballet does Romeo and Juliet: precision over passion

Grace Carroll as Juliet and Joseph Caley as Romeo in John Cranko's Romeo and Juliet © Daniel Boud
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
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Massimo Moricone’s Romeo and Juliet in Bordeaux: fast paced action

Ballet de l'Opéra National de Bordeaux in Massimo Moricone's Romeo and Juliet © Agathe Poupeney
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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CopenhagenRomeo and Juliet

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On demand from The Old Stage, The Royal Theatre, Copenhagen, Until 31 Jul 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: Shakespeare in music

William Shakespeare, the “flower portrait” (1609) © Public domain
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. 
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Bachtrack top ten: Sergei Prokofiev

Sergei Prokofiev © Public domain
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. 
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Bachtrack top ten: Valentine's Day

Der Kuss (The Kiss) by Gustav Klimt © Public domain
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.
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