Work
Magdalene : a ballet opera
by Chloe Charody and Malcolm Rock (2010)
Also known as: In defence of beauty
Score & Part
Magdalene : a ballet opera / Chloé Charody ; story and libretto by Malcolm Rock.
Library shelf no. 782.14/CHA 1 [Available for loan]
Work Overview
'Magdalene', an opera ballet composed in collaboration with Malcolm Rock (libretto) and Remi Wortmeyer (choreography), tells the story of two soldiers on Calvary, at the foot of the cross, competing for the affections of the grieving Mary Magdalene.The ballet-opera was premiered 27th March 2011 by The Dutch National Opera at The Muziektheatre in Amsterdam, with its screen debut at The International Cindeans Film Festival in Amsterdam in 2011.
Work Details
Year: 2010
Instrumentation: Piano, violin, baritone.
Duration: 13 min.
Difficulty: Advanced
Commission note: Commissioned by The Dutch National Ballet
First performance: by Dutch National Ballet — 27 Mar 11. Muziektheatre, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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Magdalene, by Chloe Charody |
Performances of this work
12 May 11: The Muziektheatre in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Featuring Sonja Schebeck, Olga Khoziainova, Nadia Yanowsky, Dutch National Ballet, Casey Herd, Alistair Shelton-Smith, Remi Wortmeyer.
28 Mar 11: The Muziektheatre in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Featuring Nadia Yanowsky, Dutch National Ballet, Alistair Shelton-Smith, Sonja Schebeck, Olga Khoziainova, Casey Herd, Remi Wortmeyer.
27 Mar 11: The Muziektheatre in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Featuring Dutch National Ballet, Alistair Shelton-Smith, Sonja Schebeck, Olga Khoziainova, Nadia Yanowsky, Casey Herd, Remi Wortmeyer.
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