La Bete Et La Belle
Label: UNITEL CLASSICA Catalog: OA BD7158D Format: Watanabe; Loria; Akhmedyarov; Ballet du Capitole ToulouseComposed by: Daquin; Haydn; Ligeti; Ravel La Bete et la Belle is renowned French choreographer Kader Belarbi’s compelling re-imagining of the classic fairy tale Beauty and the Beast – a psychological drama exploring the rejection or acceptance of difference, centering around Beauty’s discovery of the depth of true love. Starring Takafumi Watanabe and Julie Loria, Théâtre du Capitole’s reprise of Belarbi’s acclaimed 2005 production has confirmed its status as among the best of modern ballets, combining stunning set and costume designs with striking choreography that reflects the uniqueness of the Ligeti-dominant musical score. Price: $57.98 |