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Sylvia
Sylvia: Darcey Bussell
Aminta: Roberto Bolle
Orion: Thiago Soares
Eros: Martin Harvey
Diana: Mara Galeazzi
The Royal Ballet
The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House / Graham Bond
Choreographer: Frederick Ashton
Bonus material:
Introductions and conclusions to the ballet by Darcey Bussell
Cast gallery & synopsis
Recorded live at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden on 1st and 5th December 2005
Darcey Bussell and Roberto Bolle star in Frederick Ashton’s Sylvia, restored to the splendour of its elegant and opulent three-act form for the 75th anniversary celebrations of The Royal Ballet. Taken from Greek mythology, it tells the story of Sylvia, loved by Aminta, abducted by Orion and eventually rescued by Eros.
Ashton was inspired by the music of Léo Delibes to create such great choreographic sequences as the famous Act 3 pas de deux and the mischievous role of Eros, one of the delightful, darkly comic characterisations for which Ashton became known and loved. Sylvia is a wonderful showcase for virtuosity, invention and classical beauty, the epitome of Ashton style in stage settings of great detail and painterly perfection.
Ashton's Sylvia, originally created for Sadler’s Wells Ballet in 1952, has been lovingly restored to its glorious three-act version in this re-staging by Christopher Newton for the company's 75th anniversary. Starring Britain’s favourite ballerina, Darcey Bussell, who stepped down as a Royal Ballet Principal Guest Artist in June 2007 following a 20-year career with the company.
“[Darcey Bussell] dances with perfect precision in the pizzicato divertissement and is ravishingly radiant in the pas de deux powerfully partnered by Roberto Bolle who also displays some soaring elevation as the shepherd Aminta. Mara Galeazzi has developed into an accomplished performer and shines as Diana with Martin Harvey providing a superb and mischievous Eros. It is gorgeous….” The Stage
Running time: 117 mins
Region code: All regions
Picture format: 16:9 Anamorphic
Sound format: DTS Surround 5.1 / LPCM Stereo
BBC Opus Arte DVD OA0986D
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