DVD + Blu-Ray:
John Cranko's The Taming of the Shrew
John Cranko’s The Taming of the Shrew is one of the greatest ballet comedies of the 20th century.
Inspired by William Shakespeare’s world-famous play, Cranko brings to vivid life the story of the shrewish Katherina whom no one wants to marry and the dashing and clever Petruchio who makes her his wife and “tames” her. Set to cheerful and boisterous music by Kurt-Heinz Stolze after Domenico Scarlatti, and with colourful costumes and a charming set by Elisabeth Dalton, The Taming of the Shrew evokes the sunlit streets and gardens of Italy. The perfect ballet for the whole family, danced by the Stuttgart Ballet – “this company is world class ” (Tanznetz).
BONUS: A conversation about the origins and history of the ballet with Artistic Director Tamas Detrich, former Artistic Director Reid Anderson and conductor Wolfgang Heinz, moderated by Vivien Arnold.
Original title John Cranko's The Taming of the Shrew
Genre Ballet
Recording location State Theatre Stuttgart, 13 - 15 May 2022
Duration 222 mins (123 mins Ballet + 99 mins Bonus)
Production Company A production of UNITEL in co-production with NHK, SWR, ARTE and Stuttgart Ballet
Composer Domenico Scarlatti, arranged and orchestrated by Kurt-Heinz Stolze
Orchestra / Band State Theatre Stuttgart Orchestra
Conductor Wolfgang Heinz
Choreography by John Cranko
Dance Company The Stuttgart Ballet
Costumes Elisabeth Dalton
Soloist Elisa Badenes, Jason Reilly, Veronika Verterich, Martin Fernández Paixà, Alessandro Giaquinto, Fabio Adorisio
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