Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev, supported by artists from the Royal Ballet and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, perform one of the most brilliant ballets ever seen, which is superbly captured in this memorable film. With music by Serge Prokofiev and choreography by Kenneth MacMillan, this breathtaking performance was filmed live at the majestic Royal Opera House, Convent Garden in 1966, and it still stands today as one of the most highly acclaimed films of a ballet ever made.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
303456
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Literature → Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 - Film and video adaptations
Music & Performing Arts → Ballets - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)