[Arthaus 101193] DAVIS: Christmas Carol (A)
DAVIS: Christmas Carol (A) (NTSC) The Northern Ballet Theatre: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Ballet in Three Acts; Sung in English Music by CARL DAVIS Jeremy Kerridge, William Walker, Lorena Vidal, Royce Neagle, Steven Wheeler Northern Ballet Theatre, Choir of artists from Northern Ballet Theatre, BBC Philharmonics, John Pryce-Jones A Christopher Gable production Choreography by Masssimo Moricone Sound Format: PCM Stereo Picture Format: 4:3 Menu Languages: D, F, GB, SP Subtitle Languages: D, F, GB, SP Running Time: 86 mins Region Code: 0 Cat. No: 101 193 Unfortunately not available in Japan "The perfect Christmas entertainment" Daily Express * Charles Dickens' immortal tale here revels in a delightful adaptation for dance drama in three acts by Christopher Gable, distinguished choreographer, actor and former Royal Ballet star, who died in 1998. * The work is laced with Carl Davis¡¦ sparkling Christmas music, which also requires the dancers to sing at various points. * The featured company is the renowned Northern Ballet Theatre who here dance with infectious ebullience and vivacity "Superlatives abound in describing Northern Ballet Theatre's magnificent production of A Christmas Carol...sparkling choreography....the company is on top form ... This is ballet at its most accessible and while purists may disagree, the response of the enthusiastic audience was a joy." The Stage www.naxos.com
