Opus Arte

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Delibes: Sylvia
Delibes: Sylvia

Darcey Bussell (Sylvia); Roberto Bolle (Aminta); Thiago Soares (Orion); Martin Harvey (Eros); Mara Galeazzi (Diana)

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.

DVD

Genre: Ballet
Release Date: 01/11/2007
Sound Formats: DTS Surround 5.1; LPCM Stereo
Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
Subtitles: EN, FR, DE, ES, IT
Catalogue Number: OA0986D

BLU-RAY

Genre: Ballet
Release Date: 01/09/2009
Sound Formats: 2.0 PCM & 5.1 DTS
Ratio: 16:9
Subtitles: FR, DE, ES, IT
Catalogue Number: OABD7047D
Conductor(s):
Graham Bond
Orchestra(s):
The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Artist(s):
Darcey Bussell; Roberto Bolle; Thiago Soares; Martin Harvey; Mara Galeazzi; The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House; Graham Bond
"[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 - do not miss it." (The Stage)

"This DVD, the first released since Opus Arte came under Royal Opera House control, shows the Royal Ballet at the top of its current form. Well, perhaps not quite current since Darcey Bussell has since retired from the stage. She makes an imperious huntress and a commanding Bacchante once held captive by the powerful, exotic Orion of Thiago Soares." (BBC Music Magazine)

Darcey Bussell (Sylvia); Roberto Bolle (Aminta); Thiago Soares (Orion); Martin Harvey (Eros); Mara Galeazzi (Diana)

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.

DVD

Genre: Ballet
Release Date: 01/11/2007
Sound Formats: DTS Surround 5.1; LPCM Stereo
Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
Subtitles: EN, FR, DE, ES, IT
Catalogue Number: OA0986D

BLU-RAY

Genre: Ballet
Release Date: 01/09/2009
Sound Formats: 2.0 PCM & 5.1 DTS
Ratio: 16:9
Subtitles: FR, DE, ES, IT
Catalogue Number: OABD7047D

Conductor(s):
Graham Bond
Orchestra(s):
The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Artist(s):
Darcey Bussell; Roberto Bolle; Thiago Soares; Martin Harvey; Mara Galeazzi; The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House; Graham Bond

"[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 - do not miss it." (The Stage)

"This DVD, the first released since Opus Arte came under Royal Opera House control, shows the Royal Ballet at the top of its current form. Well, perhaps not quite current since Darcey Bussell has since retired from the stage. She makes an imperious huntress and a commanding Bacchante once held captive by the powerful, exotic Orion of Thiago Soares." (BBC Music Magazine)