Details

Kenneth MacMillan's Gloria is a haunting lament for the generation lost in World War I. It was inspired by Vera Brittain's autobiography Testament of Youth, which recounts the author's wartime experiences and grief at the loss of her fiance and brother. The book resonated strongly with MacMillan, whose own father was gassed at the Battle of the Somme. Gloria was created for The Royal Ballet in 1980 and is a major work of the repertory; its depiction of the futility of war is as relevant and painful today as at the time of its creation. Northern Ballet - Kenneth MacMillan: a National Celebration - Gloria website.

Creatives/Company

Company: Northern Ballet
Choreographer: Kenneth MacMillan
Music: Francis Poulenc
Design: Andy Klunder
Lighting(s): Bi Besant, John B Read

Northern Ballet - Kenneth MacMillan: a National Celebration - Gloria

Northern Ballet - Kenneth MacMillan: a National Celebration - Gloria (Dance or ballet) production archive for QTIX code T56710225. Details of all Northern Ballet - Kenneth MacMillan: a National Celebration - Gloria archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S0935661730

Archive Listings

18 Oct 17
  to
1 Nov 17
Royal Opera House
West End, Greater London
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