Pita after Kafka: The Metamorphosis

Recorded live at The Royal Opera House, March 2013

Edward Watson (Gregor Samsa), Laura Day (Grete Samsa), Nina Goldman (Mrs Samsa), Neil Reynolds (Mr Samsa), Bettina Carpi (Maid/Coffee Lady), Greig Cooke (Dream Figure/Bearded Man Clerk/Dream Figure/Bearded Man) & Amir Giles (Bearded Man/Train Conductor/Dream Figure)

Release Date: 3rd Feb 2014
Catalogue No: OABD7137D
Label: Opus Arte
Series: Royal Opera House Collection

Pita after Kafka: The Metamorphosis

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Choreography/Director Arthur Pita

Music Frank Moon

Designs Simon Daw

‘It’s unique and absurd … timeless and universal.’ So choreographer and director Arthur Pita describes Kafka’s powerful novella The Metamorphosis, which has inspired this award-winning production for The Royal Ballet. Principal dancer Edward Watson won critical acclaim for his ‘repellently brilliant’ (The Independent) portrayal of Gregor Samsa’s transformation into an insect, while the supporting cast vividly convey the conflicting reactions of Gregor’s family. Frank Moon’s dramatic score – performed live by the composer himself – and Simon Daw’s austere designs complement this disturbing and compelling reinterpretation of Kafka’s masterpiece.

Ballet based on Kafka's novella.

Created especially for Royal Ballet Principal Edward Watson - who gives a virtuoso performance.

Premiered in the Royal Opera House's Linbury Studio Theatre.

Highly atmospheric score from Frank Moon for this claustrophobic drama.

Extra features: Introduction to The Metamorphosis, Bringing The Metamorphosis to Life and a Cast gallery.

Running time: 90 minutes

Subtitles N/A

Sound format: 2.0LPCM + 5.1(5.0) DTS

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