Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Ballet : Sir Frederick Ashton

By Mark Walters

There are many people that are not able to say they know who Frederick Ashton is. If you fall into that category then you will find this article very interesting as you learn about who this man was. We will start by looking at his major accomplishments and what he was best known for. He was internationally known for his work as a choreographer and director in many different arts such as the opera. The more that you know about this man, the more impressed you will be with who he was and what he has done.

Mr. Ashton grew up in Ecuador, where he was born, and while he was living there he had the chance to see a lot of different musicals ranging from the opera to the ballet. He saw his first show when he was 13 years old and it made an impact on his life that has influenced him in many ways. It really did influence the direction that he took in his life and what he worked very hard to accomplish.

This all sounds amazing but it was a very short lived goal as he had a very difficult time becoming a dancer because of his size. However, he was given an opportunity to work on choreographing a ballet. It was amazing that someone who really did not have much of a background for this type of work was able to such an amazing job. The opera that he worked on became a hit instantly. You might have heard of it as it - it was called 'The Tragedy of Fashion'.

Learning about Mr. Ashton is a wonderful way to become excited about what you may be capable of doing in your own life. He can really be an amazing inspiration for many individuals that have set a goal for just about anything and want to make it a reality. He shows that anything is possible when you are willing to work hard.

Frederick Ashton was knighted for the work that he contributed and what he was able to do within ballet and opera. He made a great impact in many ways and these contributions will not be forgotten as long as people continue to learn about him and explore his life. Working as a choreographer is difficult work and it is not easy. So, to know that someone was so successful with this, at such a young age is amazing and it really speaks volumes to who this man was. - 40730

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