The Prince of the Pagodas is a ballet created for The Royal Ballet in 1957, by choreographer John Cranko, with music commissioned from Benjamin Britten. The ballet was later revived in a new production by Kenneth MacMillan in 1989, achieving widespread acclaim for Darcey Bussell's premiere in a principal role. The world premiere of Cranko's original production took place on 1 January 1957, at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, conducted by the composer. MacMillan's production premiering at the same venue on 7 December 1989. A recording of a slightly cut version of the score was produced with Britten conducting the orchestra of the Royal Opera House.
Date of composition | 1956 (early 1955 - autumn 1956) |
Premiered | 1957, January 1st (Royal Opera House, Covent Garden) in London, United Kingdom |
Dedicated to | 'To Imogen Holst and Ninette de Valois' |
Type | Ballet |
Catalogue | BTC 1064 |
Approx. duration | 115 minutes |
Instruments | Orchestra |
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