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.

The Nutcracker. RB. 2001.

Watch The Nutcracker Here:

http://youtu.be/ji9SWgnsizo

Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker ballet has had many facelifts over the years.
Peter Wright's Royal Ballet production is among the most imaginative,
bringing together the narrative and fantasy aspects with relish.
The first half of Act 1 is made busy but low-key,
moving up a gear with the majestic Christmas tree "Transformation Scene",
and ending with a gorgeous "Waltz of the Snowflakes".
Act 2 decks out the lengthy sequence of character dances with vivid stage sets,
culminating in a moving reconciliation between the magician Drosselmeyer and his nephew.
Anthony Dowell brings authority, Ivan Putrov enthusiasm to their respective roles;
Alina Cojocaru is sympathetic as Clara,
and Miyako Yoshida steals the show as the Sugar-Plum Fairy.
The Royal Opera House Orchestra take time to adjust to Evgeny Svetlanov's spacious tempos,
but the showpieces have real emotional force.
A Nutcracker for today, and a Christmas treat for all ages.

Frederick Ashton Triple Bill.

Watch Scenes de Ballet Here:

http://youtu.be/tPE5EA1dsBg

Watch Les Patineurs Here:

http://youtu.be/g2Lqbu2TvtE

Divertissments:

Five Brahms Waltzes in the Manner of Isadora Duncan:

http://youtu.be/sfNuwc9q8HI

Awakenings PDD:

http://youtu.be/2NvgRAApk78

Devil's Holiday PDD:

http://youtu.be/hK9ShKeBMpY

Devil's Holiday Variation:

http://youtu.be/YgawMdLsEbQ

Thais PDD:

http://youtu.be/iMi5ewNPj9k

Voices of Spring PDD:

http://youtu.be/if1QrgDHUAQ

Extras:

Akane And Samantha:

http://youtu.be/ZwlowIsU7PI

Steven McRae:

http://youtu.be/S2TX9Wed-ko

Sarah Lamb:

http://youtu.be/jS57z5L1534

Ondine. RB. 2009.

Watch Ondine Here:

http://youtu.be/2fxIov8TP6g

Miyako Yoshida dances the title role originally created for Margot Fonteyn in
the hauntingly beautiful underwater world of Ondine, vividly brought to life by The Royal Ballet.
Frederick Ashton’s shimmering choreography, Lila de Nobili’s impressionistic designs
and Hans Werner Henze’s specially commissioned, vibrant and inventive score,
memorably combine to evoke the many moods and colours of the sea.

Recorded live at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, June 2009.

Ondine: Miyako Yoshida
Palemon: Edward Watson
Berta: Genesia Rosato
Tirrenio: Ricardo Cervera
A Hermit: Gary Avis

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Conductor: Barry Wordsworth
Choreographer: Frederick Ashton