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Shostakovich : The Taming of the Shrew
A lively and witty reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s comic masterpiece, performed by the Ballets de Monte-Carlo of choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot.
“The Taming of the Shrew conveys the idea that there’s someone for everyone, irrespective of who or what you are. Who can judge a relationship with an outside eye? Love works in mysterious ways, and it isn’t for us to question it”
– Jean-Christophe Maillot
The Taming of the Shrew tells the story of Katharina, a strong-willed woman, and Petruchio, a gentleman determined to “tame” her. But through verbal jousts and tricks, their relationship turns into an unexpected love… Meanwhile, several suitors compete for the hand of Katharina’s sweet sister Bianca. A humorous and ironic exploration of the themes of love and marriage!
Jean-Christophe Maillot’s inspired adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew won three Golden Masks (best choreographic show, best male dancer (Petruchio) and best female dancer (Katharina)) and has toured the world to great acclaim since it was created for the Bolshoi in 2013.
Now Maillot’s own Monte Carlo Ballet bring this “funny, fast-witted version” (The Guardian) to the screen, with a fresh and witty re-interpretation of the combative relationship between Katharina and Petruchio as they fight to find true love.
Set to an inspired selection of some of Shostakovich’s most memorable film music, this is one of the finest “Shakespeare ballets” and not to be missed.
SPECIAL FEATURE : De l’amour, a feature length documentary about Jean-Christophe Maillot
Chostakovitch : The Taming of the Shrew [DVD & Blu-ray]
Ballet in two acts
Music : Dmitri Shostakovich
Libretto : Jean-Christophe Maillot after William Shakespeare
Katharina : Ekaterina Petina
Petrucchio : Matej Urban
Bianca : Katrin Schrader
Grumio : Adam Reist
Baptista : Christian Tworzyanski
Hortensio : Simone Tribuna
The Widow : Anna Blackwell
Gremio : Daniele Delvecchio
Lucentio : Taeyong An
Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo
Conductor : Igor Dronov
Choreography and stage direction : Jean-Christophe Maillot
Sets : Ernest Pignon-Ernest
Costumes : Augustin Maillot
Lighting design : Dominique Drillot
“Maillot’s work is generally replete with a sense of irony and eroticism…
… The production was excellent…” – DANCE TABS
HD recording : Grimaldi Forum | 07/2020
TV direction : Louise Narboni
Release date : 1er September 2021
Distribution : Naxos Distribution
1 DVD
Reference : OA1339D
Barcode : 809478013396
Running time : 84 min. (ballet) + 55 min. (bonus)
Image : Color, 16/9, NTSC
Sound : PCM 2.0, DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Region code : 0
1 BLU-RAY
Reference : OABD7293D
Barcode : 809478072935
Running time : 84 min. (ballet) + 55 min. (bonus)
Image : Color, 16/9, Full HD
Sound : PCM 2.0, DTS HD Master audio 5.1
Region code : A, B, C
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