Details

The double death of Rudolf and his mistress, the 17-year-old Mary Vetsera, at the royal hunting lodge of Mayerling in 1889, has been shrouded in mystery and intrigue ever since. The ballet places Rudolph at the centre of his corrupt and hypocritical court society, through his drug addled liaisons we see his descent into the arms of Mary Vetsera, his ruthless mistress. This emotional study of deeply flawed characters is Mary Vetsera, his ruthless mistress. This emotional study of deeply flawed characters is MacMillan at his best, swinging wildly through a landscape of hatred, love and desire towards death. Approx. running time 2 hours 55 minutes.

Creatives/Company

Music(s): Franz Liszt, John Lanchbery (arrangement and orchestration)
Producer: Royal Ballet
Choreographer: Kenneth MacMillan
Conductor(s): Barry Wordsworth (Apr07 9 / 13 / 14 / 17 / 19 / 25 May 3 / 7), Martin Yates (Apr07 10 / 16 May07 1)
Design(s): Nicholas Georgiadis, Nicholas Georgiadis
Other: Gillian Freeman (scenario)
Lighting: John B. Read