Product Review

The perfect gift for anyone who loves ballet. A unique collection from one of the world's leading ballet companies, showcasing scenes from some of the world's best-loved ballets. Ballet principals include: Carlos Acosta, Tamara Rojo, Lauren Cuthbertson and Marianela Nunez.

Works
Part One
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet (Macmillan) - The Ballroom (Tamara Rojo; Carlos Acosta; With Artists Of The Royal Ballet)
Johann Strauss II: Voices Of Spring (Ashton) (Leanne Benjamin; Carlos Acosta)
Tchaikovsky: The Sleeping Beauty (Petipa) – Rose Adagio (Alina Cojocaru; With Artists Of The Royal Ballet)
Stravinsky: The Firebird (Fokine) - Infernal Dance (Leanne Benjamin; With Artists Of The Royal Ballet)
Hérold (Arr. Lanchbery): La Fille Mal Gardée (Ashton) - Act I: Pas De Deux (Marianela Nuñez ; Carlos Acosta; With Artists Of The Royal Ballet)
Hérold (Arr. Lanchbery): La Fille Mal Gardée (Ashton) – Clog Dance (William Tuckett; With Artists Of The Royal Ballet)
Adam: Giselle (Petipa/Wright) Act 2 – Pas De Deux and Conclusion (Alina Cojocaru; Johan Kobborg; With Artists Of The Royal Ballet

Part Two
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet (Macmillan) - Balcony Pas De Deux (Tamara Rojo; Carlos Acosta)
Delibes: Sylvia (Ashton) Act 3 – Pas De Deux (Darcey Bussell; Roberto Bolle)
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake (Ivanov) Act 2 – The Cygnets (Bethany Keating; Iohna Loots; Emma Maguire; Romany Pajdak)
Delibes: Coppélia (De Valois/Ivanov/Cecchetti) Act 2 – Coppélia Comes To Life (Leanne Benjamin; Luke Heydon; Carlos Acosta)
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (Ivanov/Wright) Act 2 – Pas De Deux (Miyako Yoshida; Steven Mcrae)
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake (Ivanov) Act 4 – Pas De Trois and Apotheosis (Marianela Nuñez; Thiago Soares; Christopher Saunders; With Artists Of The Royal Ballet)


Press Reviews
"This compilation taster of the great classics offers knockout performances, leaving one hankering to see the complete work. Don't miss Alina Cojocaru and Johan Kobborg in Giselle. " (BBC Music Magazine ★★★★★)


The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

Production
Company: The Royal Ballet

Disc Information
Catalogue Number: OA1087D
Running Time: 95 minutes
Sound: 2.0LPCM + 5.1(5.0) DTS
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
Label: Opus Arte