A Month in the Country (1976)
A Month in the Country is a narrative ballet created in 1976 with choreography by Frederick Ashton, to the music of Frédéric Chopin (three works for piano and orchestra) arranged by John Lanchbery. It is based on the play by Ivan Turgenev of the same name, and lasts for about 40 minutes.
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Lynn Seymour as Natalya Petrovna |
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Alexander Grant as Yslaev |
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Wayne Sleep as Kolia |
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Denise Nunn as Vera |
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Derek Rencher as Rakitin |
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Marguerite Porter as Katia |
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Anthony Dowell as Beliaev |
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Anthony Conway as Matvei |
| Crew | Frederick Ashton | Choreographer |
| Directing | Anthony Dowell | Stage Director |
| Directing | Grant Coyle | Stage Director |
| Sound | Frédéric Chopin | Music |
| Sound | John Lanchbery | Music Arranger |
| Costume & Make-Up | Julia Trevelyan Oman | Costume Design |
| Art | Julia Trevelyan Oman | Set Designer |
| Lighting | John B. Read | Lighting Design |