The Nutcracker. RB. 2009.

Watch The Nutcracker Here:

http://youtu.be/iJD-3cidVQs

This all-time ballet favourite, in which young Clara is swept into a fantasy adventure when one of her Christmas presents comes to life,
is at its most enchanting in Peter Wright's glorious production as fresh as ever in its 25th year.
Tchaikovsky's ravishing score, period designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman (including an ingenious magical Christmas tree),
an exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy (Miyako Yoshida) and chivalrous Prince (Steven McRae), the mysterious Drosselmeyer (Gary Avis)
and vibrant dancing by The Royal Ballet make for a captivating performance.

The Sugar Plum Fairy – Miyako Yoshida
Nephew / Nutcracker – Ricardo Cervera / Steven McRae
The Prince – Steven McRae
Drosselmeyer – Gary Avis

The Royal Ballet
The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Koen Kessels, conductor

Peter Wright, choreographer and director
(after Lev Ivanov)

Recorded live at the Royal Opera House, November and December 2009.

La Bayadere. RB. 2009.

Watch La Bayadere Here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yYhQwZzCUg

Marius Petipa’s exotic ballet, set in legendary India, is a story of love, death and vengeful judgement.
Natalia Makarova’s sumptuous recreation of Petipa’s choreography,
with atmospheric sets by Pier Luigi Samaritini and beautiful costumes by Yolanda Sonnabend,
stars Tamara Rojo as the Bayadère (temple dancer) Nikiya, Carlos Acosta as Solor,
and Marianela Nuñez as Gamzatti whose alluring presence challenges Solor’s love for Nikiya.

Solar: Carlos Acosta
Gamzatti: Marianela Nuñez
Nikiya: Tamara Rojo
The High Brahmin: Gary Avis
Rajah: Christopher Saunders
Magdaveya: Kenta Kura
Solor’s Friend: Valeri Hristov

Conductor: Valeriy Ovsyanikov
Choreographer: Natalia Makarova

Recorded live from the Royal Opera House, January 2009

Mayerling. RB. 2009.

Watch Mayerling Here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRcC-3g1iyw

Watch Rehearsals Here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0pUJ3uZ4aE

Costumes Here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36xElVLxO0w

Enjoy :-)

Giselle. DNB. 2009.

Watch Giselle Here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tm8J_1Wcjkw

Giselle is a dramatic and timeless tale of love, deception, revenge and forgiveness.
An enchanting classical ballet from the Romantic era, Giselle was first performed in 1841.
The ballet's combination of dramatic acting, virtuoso technique and ethereal beauty continues to enthrall audiences around the world.
Dutch National Ballet's new production, by the creative partnership of Rachel Beaujean and Ricardo Bustamante,
is based on the original ballet by Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot.
With additional choreography by Beaujean and Bustamante, atmospheric designs by Toer van Schayk and a captivating international cast,
this Giselle will make a beautiful addition to every ballet-lover's collection.
Recorded live at the Muziektheater Amsterdam, in February 2009, in High Definition and surround sound.

Cast list:
Giselle: Anna Tsygankova
Count Albrecht: Jozef Varga
Myrtha: Igone de Jongh
Hilarion: Jan Zerer
Pas de quatre: Michele Jimenez, Maia Makhateli, Mathieu Gremillet, Arthur Shesterikov
Zulme: Anu Viheriäranta
Moyna: Emanouela Merdjanova
Bathilde: Natasja Lucassen
Berthe: Jeanette Vondersaar