Sylvia (Royal Ballet)

Ballet in three acts

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.

Cast

Darcey Bussell

Sylvia

Roberto Bolle

Aminta

Thiago Soares

Orion

Martin Harvey

Eros

Mara Galeazzi

Diana

Crew

Christopher Newton

Production Design

Ross MacGibbon

Director

Frederick Ashton

Choreographer

Graham Bond

Conductor

Mark Jonathan

Lighting Design

Léo Delibes

Original Music Composer

Christopher Newton

Stage Director

Clips & Videos

Sylvia – Act III solo (Darcey Bussell, The Royal Ballet)

Delibes: Sylvia - The Royal Ballet - Digital Theatre Collections