Sylvia [DVD video]

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.

Note générale:

Title from disc surface.

Booklet of program notes in English, French and German laid in container.

"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.

GVPL_PERFORMER:

Darcey Bussell (Sylvia), Roberto Bolle (Aminta), Thiago Soares (Orion), Martin Harvey (Eros) ; The Royal Ballet; the Royal Opera House Orchestra, conducted by Graham Bond.

GVPL_BIBLIO_538:

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.

Vedette-matière - titre:

Sylvia (Choreographic work : Ashton) -- Performances.

Terme de vedette-matière:

Ballets.

Genre:

Televised ballets.

Cultural television programs.

LANGUAGE:

Anglais

GVPL_LANGUAGE2:

In English with optional English, French, German, Spanish and Italian subtitles.

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