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Tamara Rojo – Alexander Glazunov

Raymonda

Duration
2 H 50 min, incl. 2 intervals (25 min)
When
24.2.2023 – 23.3.2023
Where
Main Stage
Genre
Ballet
Price range
20-119 €
Age recommendation
7+

a journey into the heart of love and courage

The world famous dancer Tamara Rojo, artistic director of the English National Ballet, has created a new version of the iconic ballet, Raymonda. Set in the midst of the Crimean War, the production has been inspired by the story of the pioneer of nursing, Florence Nightingale, as well as other women who supported the war effort.

“Raymonda is a serene experience with its beautiful sets and imaginative choreography. The choreography is strong in both delicate and dynamic scenes, and the new libretto presents a bold story.”

– The Stage 19.1.2022

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      synopsis

      Britain is involved in the Crimean War. At home, Raymonda is reading news from the war and would like to participate in the effort. The son of family friends, John de Bryan, is saying his goodbyes before leaving for the front. Raymonda, too, decides to travel to the Crimean peninsula.

      The soldiers wake up and head out of their camp towards the battle in Sevastopol. John and his friends are enthusiastic about finally joining in the action. Raymonda and the other nurses are treating the wounded at the camp. John wants to marry Raymonda before the battle and she accepts his proposal for the sake of compassion.

      Suddenly officers of Britain’s allied armies arrive, including John’s friend, prince Abdur Rahman, an agha of the Ottoman Empire. John introduces Raymonda to Abdur and asks him to look after her while he is away.

      Raymonda goes to bed and dreams of nurses dancing with dead soldiers.

      She dances with both John and Abdur. She is woken up, because Abdur is throwing a party to keep the soldiers’ morale, and the nurses are invited, too. Raymonda gets excited, but John’s scarf reminds her of their engagement.

      At the party, the Ottoman peoples perform their traditional dances. Raymonda’s colleague, sister  Clemence, notices the attraction between Raymonda and Abdur. She tries to stop them from getting more intimate but eventually leaves as she realises her efforts are futile. Suddenly the party is interrupted by soldiers returning from the front, including John.

      Raymonda and John are about to get married. One of the guests is Abdur, which makes Raymonda melancholic. At the wedding, Raymonda finally understands her destiny and makes a decision that will define her entire future.

      The full synopsis can be found in the programme leaflet.

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      creative team

      Direction, Choreography
      Tamara Rojo
      Music
      Alexander Glazunov
      Conductor
      Gavin Sutherland
      Set design
      Antony McDonald
      Costumes
      Antony McDonald
      Lighting Design
      Mark Henderson

      cast

      Raymonda
      Abigail Sheppard
      Raymonda
      Violetta Keller
      Raymonda
      Yuka Masumoto
      John de Bryan
      Michal Krčmář
      John de Bryan
      Clark Eselgroth
      John de Bryan
      Francesco Gabriele Frola
      Abdur Rahman
      Johan Pakkanen
      Abdur Rahman
      Elvis Nudo
      Abdur Rahman
      Luciano Ghidoli
      Abdur Rahman
      Giulio Diligente
      Sister Clemence
      Hanako Matsune
      Sister Clemence
      Hatice Çağla Ertürk
      Sister Clemence
      Claire Teisseyre
      Sister Clemence
      Seo Yeun Kim
      Henriette
      Edita Raušerová
      Henriette
      Abigail Sheppard
      Henriette
      Hye Ji Kang
      Henriette
      Nao Harada
      Bernard
      Thomas Brun
      Bernard
      David Rathbun
      Beranger
      Frans Valkama
      Beranger
      Alfio Drago
      Beranger
      Shunsuke Arimizu
      Beranger
      Lamin Pereira

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      Raymonda is a co-production of the English National Ballet and the Finnish National Ballet.