Paul McCartney composes orchestral work for New York City Ballet
Ocean's Kingdom, a romantic musical saga, will include original compositions and a libretto by the former BeatlePaul McCartney has composed a new "major orchestral work" for the New York City Ballet. Ocean's Kingdom is a phantasmagoric musical saga, two years in the making, which includes original compositions and a libretto by Sir Paul. It's essentially a romance, said McCartney, following a star-crossed love affair between the "daughter of the ocean" and the brother of the Earth King. In other...
Guardian Music — Ocean's Kingdom, a romantic musical saga, will include original compositions and a libretto by the former BeatlePaul McCartney has composed a new "major orchestral work" ... more info
Guardian Music — Former Beatle gets to hear 62-piece orchestra play Ocean's Kingdom for the first time Behind a closed door in the main auditorium of the David H Koch theatre in the Linco... more info
ContactMusic — SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY was approached to score a new dance extravaganza for the New York City Ballet after a chance meeting with company boss PETER MARTINS last year (10).The... more info