Mégère Approvoisée, La

Alternative title: Taming of the Shrew, The
Synopsis: Ballet based on Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, choreographed and directed by Jean-Christophe Maillot to various pieces composed by Shostakovich. Directed for the screen by Louise Narboni. Before the curtain rises, the production is introduced by a provocative new character known as The Housekeeper - she struts on stage wearing high heels, which she then exchanges for pointe shoes while the orchestra tunes its instruments. Then the show proper begins. She later partners with Gremio.
Language: English
Country: France; Monaco
Medium: Video
Year of release: 2021
Notes: First produced by the Bolshoi in July 2014.
Subjects: Drama; Shakespeare
Keywords: ballet

Director

Jean-Christophe Maillot; Louise Narboni

Music

Dmitri Shostakovich

Choreographer

Jean-Christophe Maillot

Cast

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