Coppélia (Choreographic work : De Valois and Sergeev, N after Cecchetti, Ivanov and Petipa)
Title:
Coppélia : a ballet in three acts / music, Léo Delibes ; choreography & production, Ninette de Valois after Lev Ivanov and Enrico Cecchetti ; [scenario, Charles Nuitter and Arthur Saint-Léon after E.T.A. Hoffmann's Der Sandmann] ; production restage by Anthony Dowell, Christopher Carr & Grant Coyle ; BBC ; directed for television by Ross MacGibbon ; [television producer, Bob Lockyer].
Act I -- Act II -- Act III -- Special features. Introduction / Deborah Bull -- Osbert Lancaster biography -- Covent Garden tales : the ballet moves. Special features: Introduction by Deborah Bull -- Osbert Lancaster biography -- Covent Garden tales : the ballet moves.
Summary:
Coppélia, a mechanical doll made by the toy-maker Dr. Coppélius, is so lifelike that some believe she is his daughter. The mistake leads to intrigue and jealousy in love. This 19th century classic, in an enchanting production by Royal Ballet choreographer Dame Ninette de Valois, with original designs by Sir Osbert Lancaster, was broadcast live by BBC Television in February 2000. - Container. The Royal Ballet performs de Valois's ballet Coppelia.
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