Dream, The

Synopsis: Television programme devoted to the work of Frederick Ashton. It is comprised of an outline of his career, an interview and two performances by The Royal Ballet. The first ballet recorded is Ashton’s production of The Dream at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. Ashley Lawrence conducts the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House with the London Oratory Choir. With an introduction by Robin Ray.
Series: Dance Month
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Television
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Recording date: 23 Jan 1978
Transmission details: 7 May 1978 at 20:12 (Channel: BBC2)
Duration: 60 mins

Producer

Colin Nears; John Vernon

Music

Felix Mendelssohn; John Lanchbery

Costume

Art Direction

Choreographer

Contributor

Cast

Notes: The BFI National Archive copy of the full programme which runs for 106 minutes and includes an interval interview with Frederick Ashton as well as a performance of his ballet A Month in the Country, based on Turgenev.
History: An earlier version of the Royal Ballet’s production of Frederick Ashton’s The Dream was broadcast on BBC1, 26 March 1967. Transmitted in the US on WNET-TV’s Great Performances series.

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