Sylvia
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"This NTSC DVD is designed for worldwide playback. In PAL regions, ensure DVD player and TV are NTSC compatible."--Container.
Program notes (21 p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm.) in English, French and German laid in container.
Originally broadcast in 2005.
Special features: Illustrated synopsis ; cast gallery ; introductions by Darcey Bussell.
Darcey Bussell (Sylvia), Roberto Bolle (Aminta), Thiago Soares (Orion), Martin Harvey (Eros) ; The Royal Ballet; The Royal Opera House Orchestra, conducted by Graham Bond.
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.
DVD format, all regions, anamorphic (16:9) presentation; LPCM stereo., DTS 5.1 surround, DVD 9, double layer, recorded and mastered in High Definition, NTSC.
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SERIES
Sylvia (Choreographic work
LANGUAGE OPTIONS
In English with optional English, French, German, Spanish and Italian subtitles.
PUBLISHED
East Essex, UK : Opus Arte, [2007]
Year Published: 2007
Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 117 min.) : sd., col ; 4 3/4 in.
Language: English
Format: DVD
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Ashton, Frederick, Sir, 1904-1988.
King-Dabbs, Andy.
MacGibbon, Ross.
Bond, Graham.
Bussell, Darcey.
Bolle, Roberto.
Soares, Thiago.
Harvey, Martin, ballet dancer.
Mason, Monica.
Delibes, Léo, 1836-1891.
Royal Ballet.
British Broadcasting Corporation.
Royal Opera House (London, England)
Royal Opera House (London, England).
Opus Arte (Firm)
SUBJECTS
Nymphs (Greek deities) -- Drama.
Orion (Greek mythology) -- Drama.
Eros (Greek deity) -- Drama.
Ballets.
Cultural television programs.