Sylvia (Royal Ballet) (2005)
Overview
Darcey Bussell and Roberto Bolle star in Frederick Ashton's Sylvia, restored to the splendour of its elegant and opulent three-act form for the 75th anniversary celebrations of The Royal Ballet. With origins in Greek mythology, Sylvia was loved by Aminta, abducted by Orion and eventually rescued by Eros. Recorded live at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden on 1st and 5th December 2005.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.326 |
Directed By
Ross MacGibbon
Crew
Frederick Ashton
Christopher Newton
Ross MacGibbon
Mark Jonathan
Graham Bond
Léo Delibes
Christopher Newton
TOP CAST
Darcey Bussell
Sylvia
Roberto Bolle
Aminta
Thiago Soares
Orion
Martin Harvey
Eros
Mara Galeazzi
Diana
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