MARGUERITE & ARMAND REVISITED.(Brief Article)

From: Dance Magazine | Date: June 1, 2000| Author: | Copyright information

MARGUERITE & ARMAND REVISITED

ROYAL BALLET ROYAL OPERA HOUSE, COVENT GARDEN LONDON, ENGLAND, U.K. FEBRUARY 29-MARCH 16, 18, 22, 2000

This spring, The Royal Ballet paid homage to its founder-choreographer, Sir Frederick Ashton, with the revival of three of his classical one-act ballets (and the Thais pas de deux). Displaying Ashton's genius and understanding of academic tradition, the program showed his gift for expressing in dance form the deepest feelings. Most eagerly awaited was the return of Marguerite and Armand, which he had created especially for Margot Fonteyn and ...

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