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 The Orpheus SuiteAn introduction to Ellington David Bintley discusses the appeal of the jazz legend Storyguide Read about the legend of Orpheus Press quotes Read reviews of previous performances Colin Towns Journalist Duncan Heining talks to the big band leader and composer of The Orpheus Suite  Take FiveDavid Bintley on the attraction of jazz The creator of Take Five talks about his love of jazz Rehearsal gallery See shots from the Company studios  TheIntroduction An overview of the ballet Press quotes Read quotes from reviews of previous performances Character guides Meet the characters portrayed in the ballet Duke Ellington Geoffrey Smith looks at Duke Ellington's relationship with dance |
Bottom and TitaniaHamlet | Petruchio and Kate, a shrew | Richard III and Lady Anne | Macbeth and Lady Macbeth | Bottom and Titania | Othello and Desdemona | Romeo and Juliet Character Guide:The second comedic segment of the suite sees Titania cast under a spell to make her fall for the foolish Bottom, himself bewitched by her earlier in Shakespeare's play to appear with the head of an ass. Unaware of their enchantment, the two characters enjoy themselves immensely, like a pair of giggling teenagers, laughing at each others jokes and thoroughly impressed with one another no small amount. A bright and breezy piece, it marries itself to the jazz orchestration perfectly. David Bintley has fun with the choreography too, with Bottom at one point playing Titania like the prominent double bass of the score! ENDS PRINT THIS PAGE |
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