Matthew Bourne’s New adventures
Abstract
The original production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake ballet by Matthew Bourne has remained one of the most significant events for almost three decades. There are many other works of different genres on the account of the choreographer. The New Adventures company, created by him, enjoys great success. Matthew Bourne is one of the most famous contemporary choreographers in Great Britain, his ballets are well known in Russia as well. The article provides an analysis of the main productions of the choreographer. On the basis of which an attempt is made to determine the features of the author’s style of Matthew Bourne and to assess the significance of his work.
About the Author
L. I. AbyzovaRussian Federation
Cand. Sci. (Arts), Prof of the Chair
Rossi St., 2, Saint-Petersburg, 191023
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Review
For citations:
Abyzova L.I. Matthew Bourne’s New adventures. Bulletin of Vaganova Ballet Academy. 2021;(4):6-22. (In Russ.)