This set brings together three extraordinary ballets by Kenneth MacMillan, one of the 20th century’s most influential choreographers whose work forms a pillar of The Royal Ballet’s repertory. MacMillan pushed the boundaries of dance, and these three signature works exemplify his searching genius: the emotional intensity and rich physicality of his choreography, through vivid crowd scenes and passionate pas de deux; the daring and the darkness of his complex and fascinating characters; and the mesmerizing, sensuous music to which his steps were always created. Find out more about Kenneth MacMillan. Manon (2009) Music by Jules Massenet. Dancers include: Manon: Tamara Rojo, Des Grieux: Carlos Acosta, Lescaut: José Martin, Monsieur G.M: Christopher Saunders, Lescaut's Mistress: Laura Morera with Artist of the Royal Ballet. Orchestra of The Royal Opera House conducted by Martin Yates. Staging: Monica Mason and Monica Parker, Designs: Nicholas Georgiadis, Lighting: John B.Read Mayerling (2009) Music by Franz Liszt arranged and orchestrated by John Lanchbery. Cast - Crown Prince Rudolf: Edward Watson, Baroness Mary Vetsera: Mara Galeazzi, Countess Marie Larisch: Sarah Lamb with Artists of the Royal Ballet. Orchestra of the Royal Opera House conducted by. Barry Wordsworth. Designs: Nicholas Georgiadias, Scenario: Gillian Freeman, Lighting: John B. Read, Staging: Grant Coyle, Monica Mason, Monica Parker. Romeo & Juliet (2012) Music by Sergey Prokofiev. Cast include Romeo: Federico Bonelli, Juliet: Lauren Cuthbertson, Mercutio: Alexander Campbell, Tybalt: Bennet Gartside, Dawid Trzensimiech, Paris: Valeri Hristov, Lord Capulet: Christopher Saunders, Lady Capulet: Christina Arestis. Orchestra of the Royal Opera House conducted by Barry Wordsworth. Designs: Nicholas Georgiadias, Lighting: John B. Read Plus: Box-set includes a 62 page accompanying book Picture: 16:9Sound: 2.0LPCM + 5.1 DTSFormat: NTSCRegion code: 0Running time: 494 mins
