Lanchbery: Tales of Beatrix Potter (1970) ( Frederick Ashton's Tales of Beatrix Potter )

Lanchbery: Tales of Beatrix Potter (1970) (Blu-Ray) (*)

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Original Title: Frederick Ashton's Tales of Beatrix Potter
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Dolby Linear PCM )
English ( DTS-HD Master Audio )
French ( Subtitles )
German ( Subtitles )
Italian ( Subtitles )
Spanish ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( Blu-Ray/Region A/B/C )

Running Time:
76 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Booklet

Movie filmed in 1970 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Frederick Ashton

Written By:
Frederick Ashton

Actors:
Zachary Faruque
Giacomo Ciriaci
Johna Loots
Joshua Tuifua
Steven McRae

Synopsis:

Created by Frederick Ashton for a film in 1971, Tales of Beatrix Potter brings alive, with rich characterisation and invention, the famous images and stories of Beatrix Potter. John Lanchbery's music (incorporating mostly forgotten Victorian melodies) is utterly captivating, inspiring spirited playing from the Royal Ballet Sinfonia conducted by Paul Murphy. Christine Edzard's designs conjure up a lost England of field mice and Berkshire black pigs, of foxgloves and shady groves. Swept up in the ballet's childlike exuberance, the entire cast delivers outstanding portrayals of such colourful figures as Jemima Puddle-Duck, Jeremy Fisher, Mrs Tiggy-Winkle and the irrepressible Peter Rabbit. Ashton's warm and witty, yet demanding, choreography creates a piece of charm and grace for all ages.

Live recording of Frederick Ashton's 'Tales of Beatrix Potter' performed by the Royal Ballet at the Covent Garden Opera House in December 2007. John Lanchbery's music is played by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia and conducted by Paul Murphy.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 21 April, 2016.