Other author/creator | MacGibbon, Ross director. |
Other author/creator | Wordsworth, Barry conductor. |
Other author/creator | Liszt, Franz, 1811-1886, composer. |
Other author/creator | Royal Ballet. |
Other author/creator | Royal Opera House (London, England). Orchestra. |
Uniform title | Mayerling (Choreographic work : MacMillan) |
Other title |
Mayerling : Ballet in Three Acts |
Abstract |
Edward Watson takes the role of Crown Prince Rudolf in Kenneth MacMillan's compelling ballet which lives out the final eight years of Rudolf's life with its relentless downward spiral of political intrigue, drugs and murder. It culminates with the suicide pact at the hunting lodge - known as Mayerling - between Rudolf and his 17-year-old mistress, Mary Vetsera (Mara Galeazzi). |
General note | Title from resource description page (viewed November 13, 2015). |
Date/time/place of a event note | Performed Royal Opera House. |
Language | In English. |
Issued in other form | Original cat. no.: OA1028D |
Genre/form | Filmed ballets. |