Perséphone (2012)
Classics, Music
The Ancient Greek myth is given an intriguing spin in this critically acclaimed production from Teatro Real. Featuring a striking performance by Dominique Blanc in the title role and a beautiful Cambodian dance troupe.
Directed by Peter Sellars and conducted by Teodor Currentzis.
Cast: Dominique Blanc, Paul Groves
Performance language: French
FEATURED TITLES
Starring: Michael Spyres, Florie Valiquette, Laurent Kubia, Franck Leguérinel, Yannis Ezziadi
Starring: Jacquelyn Wagner, Stefan Cerny, Norman Reinhardt, Andrew Foster-Williams, Theresa Kronthaler
Soprano: Jacquelyn Wagner
Piano: Zlata Chochieva
Fondly known as the "Waltz King" Johann Strauss II was famous for his Viennese waltzes and operettas. His most popular composition, An der schönen blauen Donau (The Blue Danube) cemented his reputation and earned him a place in music history.