Apparently the artistic director of the Houston Ballet, Stanton Welch, whose work — that I’ve seen anyway– I’ve really liked, has made a new ballet based on the life of Marie Antoinette, which is just about to premiere. See a video of the company’s rehearsal footage here, and some photos of the making of face casts to be used during the execution scene here. And follow progress on the ballet on the company’s blog.
I’d so love to see this, though I can’t really go to Houston right now. I hope they take it on tour. If anyone is local (DA perhaps?), please do report!
ooh, looks fascinating… I like Stanton Welch's witty commentary on the music through dance as well. Thanks for the links!
ooh, looks fascinating… I like Stanton Welch's witty commentary on the music through dance as well. Thanks for the links!