Romeo and Juliet
Ballet by Angelin Preljocaj and Sergei Prokofiev
Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64, is a ballet by Sergei Prokofiev based on William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. First composed in 1935, it was substantially revised for its Soviet premiere in early 1940. Prokofiev made from the ballet three... Wikipedia
Composers: Sergei Prokofiev and Angelin Preljocaj
Premiere: 1938; Mahen Theatre, Brno
Adapted from: Romeo and Juliet
Characters: Ivo Váňa-Psota as Romeo; Zora Šemberová as Juliet
Genre: Drambalet
Original ballet company: Ballet of the National Theatre, Brno
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