Tonight you can either listen to RNZ Concert's regular programme on the radio, or join us online for this video presentation of the Royal New Zealand Ballet performing 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.
Friday 10 April at 7.30pm (and repeating on Sunday 12 April at 10.30am)
Lovers, fairies, mischief and moonlight conspire in Shakespeare’s classic tale, vividly retold with sparkling steps and Mendelssohn’s famous score. Be transported to a fantastical world of dazzling dance, music and enchantment.
Created for the RNZB by choreographer Liam Scarlett, with distinguished New Zealand designer Tracy Grant Lord creating the glorious vision of Shakespeare’s iconic characters and enchanted wood. Mendelssohn's delightful music is played by the NZSO conducted by Nigel Gaynor.
Those involved are:
Choreography: Liam Scarlett
Music: Felix Mendelssohn
Design: Tracy Grant Lord
Lighting Design: Kendall Smith
Conductor, Arranger & Additional Orchestration: Nigel Gaynor
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (live performance recording from Wellington’s St James Theatre in August 2015)
Titania: Tonia Looker
Oberon: MacLean Hopper
Puck: Kohei Iwamoto
Bottom: Harry Skinner
LOVERS
Hermia: Lori Gilchrist
Lysander: Joseph Skelton
Helena: Abigail Boyle
Demetrius: Paul Mathews
FOUR LEAD FAIRIES
Moth: Mayu Tanigaito
Cobweb: Bronte Kelly
Mustard Seed: Lucy Green
Peaseblossom: Katherine Minor
