Beatrix Potter Blog

More2Screen asked: Created by Frederick Ashton for a film in 1971, Tales of Beatrix Potter brings alive, with rich characterisation and invention, the famous images and stories of Beatrix Potter. John Lanchberys music (incorporating mostly forgotten Victorian melodies) is utterly captivating, inspiring spirited playing from the Royal Ballet Sinfonia conducted by Paul Murphy. Christine Edzard’s [...]

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DigiScreenCanada asked: See more at www.digiscreen.ca Tales of Beatrix Potter (Ballet) Londons Royal Ballet at Covent Garden In 1971, Frederick Ashton choreographed Tales of Beatrix Potter for film. Two decades later, Anthony Dowell staged Ashtons choreography for the Royal Ballet, giving the storied company one of its more charming offerings. Peter Rabbit, Jeremy Fisher and [...]

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