Sylvia / choreography, Frederick Ashton ; music, Léo Delibes ; producer, Andy King-Dabbs ; director & executive producer, Ross MacGibbon ; a BBC Production in association with the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
Edition:
[Blu-ray edition].
Publisher:
Opus Arte,
Copyright Date:
2009
Description:
1 videodisc (approximately 117 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Sylvia (Choreographic work : Ashton) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n97825868
Notes:
Darcey Bussell (Sylvia), Roberto Bolle (Aminta), Thiago Soares (Orion), Martin Harvey (Eros) ; The Royal Ballet; the Royal Opera House Orchestra, conducted by Graham Bond. Performed at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden on 1 & 5 Dec. 2005. Program notes (25 pages : col. illustrations ; 15 cm.) in English, French and German laid in container. Originally broadcast in 2005. Special features: Illustrated synopsis ; cast gallery ; introductions by Darcey Bussell.
Summary:
This version of Frederick Ashton's Sylvia has restored 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.
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