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Sylvia /

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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Delibes, Léo, 1836-1891 (Composer)
Corporate Authors: Royal Ballet, British Broadcasting Corporation, Royal Opera House (London, England), Royal Opera House (London, England). Orchestra, Opus Arte (Firm)
Other Authors: Ashton, Frederick, 1904-1988 (Choreographer), King-Dabbs, Andy (Producer), MacGibbon, Ross (Director), Bond, Graham (Conductor), Bussell, Darcey (Dancer), Bolle, Roberto (Dancer), Soares, Thiago (Dancer), Harvey, Martin (Dancer), Mason, Monica
Format: Video Blu-ray Disc
Language:English
Language Notes:In English with optional French, German, Spanish and Italian subtitles.
Published: East Essex, UK : Opus Arte, [2009]
Edition:[Blu-ray ed.].
Subjects:
Eros > (Greek deity) > Drama.
Nymphs > (Greek deities) > Drama.
Orion > (Greek mythology) > Drama.
Ballets.
Televised ballets.
Cultural television programs.

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