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Sylvia

Title
Sylvia [videorecording] / choreography by Frederick Ashton ; production realisation and staging, Christopher Newton ; music, Léo Delibes ; producer, Andy King-Dabbs ; director and executive producer, Ross MacGibbon ; [performed by] The Royal Ballet ; a BBC Production in association with The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
Publication
East Essex, UK : Opus Arte, [2007]

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Additional Authors
  • Ashton, Frederick, 1904-1988
  • Newton, Christopher, 1936 June 24-
  • King-Dabbs, Andy.
  • MacGibbon, Ross.
  • Bond, Graham.
  • Bussell, Darcey
  • Bussell, Darcey.
  • Bolle, Roberto
  • Soares, Thiago
  • Galeazzi, Mara
  • Harvey, Martin (Dancer)
  • Ironside, Robin.
  • Ironside, Christopher.
  • Farmer, Peter.
  • Jonathan, Mark.
  • Delibes, Léo, 1836-1891.
  • Royal Ballet.
  • British Broadcasting Corporation.
  • Royal Opera House (London, England)
  • Royal Opera House (London, England). Orchestra.
  • Opus Arte (Firm)
Description
1 videodisc (NTSC) (118 min.) : sd., col; 4 3/4 in.
Summary
This version of Frederick Ashton's Sylvia has restored the 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.
Uniform Title
Sylvia (Choreographic work : Ashton)
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Video.
Note
  • Originally broadcast in 2005.
  • Special features: illustrated synopsis ; cast gallery ; introductions by Darcey Bussell.
  • For liner notes, see: *MGZIDVD 5-4435 [Notes].
Credits (note)
  • Original designs, Robin and Christopher Ironside ; additional designs, Peter Farmer ; stage lighting, Mark Jonathan.
  • Director Royal Ballet, Monica Mason ; stage manager, Johanna Adams ; cameras, James Day ... [et al.] ; editor, Tom Jones.
Event (note)
  • Performed at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden on Dec. 1 & 5, 2005.
System Details (note)
  • 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.
Language (note)
  • In English with optional English, French, German, Spanish and Italian subtitles.
Contents
Introduction by Darcey Bussell [Act I] (ca. 6 min.) -- Act I (ca. 38 min.)-- Introduction by Darcey Bussell [Act II] (ca. 3 min.) -- Act II (ca. 19 min.) -- Introduction by Darcey Bussell [Act III] (ca. 7 min.) -- Act III (ca. 36 min.) -- Conclusion by Darcey Bussell (ca. 5 min.) -- Synopsis (ca. 4 min.) -- Cast gallery (ca. 1 min.).
Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-4435
LCCN
809478009863
OCLC
181588674
Title
Sylvia [videorecording] / choreography by Frederick Ashton ; production realisation and staging, Christopher Newton ; music, Léo Delibes ; producer, Andy King-Dabbs ; director and executive producer, Ross MacGibbon ; [performed by] The Royal Ballet ; a BBC Production in association with The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
Imprint
East Essex, UK : Opus Arte, [2007]
System Details
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.
Performer
Dancers: Darcey Bussell (Sylvia) ; Roberto Bolle (Aminta) ; Thiago Soares (Orion) ; Martin Harvey (Eros) ; Mara Galeazzi (Diana) ; Deidre Chapman, Lauren Cuthbertson, Victoria Hewitt, Sarah Lamb, Isabel McMeekan, Laura McCulloch, Sian Murphy, Samantha Raine (Sylvia's attendants) ; Victoria Hewitt, Sian Murphy (Orion's concubines) ; Kenta Kura, Joshua Tuifa (slaves) ; Iohna Loots, José Martin (goats) ; and artists of The Royal Ballet.
Music played by The Royal Opera House Orchestra ; conducted by Graham Bond.
Credits
Original designs, Robin and Christopher Ironside ; additional designs, Peter Farmer ; stage lighting, Mark Jonathan.
Director Royal Ballet, Monica Mason ; stage manager, Johanna Adams ; cameras, James Day ... [et al.] ; editor, Tom Jones.
Event
Performed at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden on Dec. 1 & 5, 2005.
Language
In English with optional English, French, German, Spanish and Italian subtitles.
Local Note
Program notes (21 p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm.) in English, French and German laid in original container, see: *MGZIDVD 5-4435 [Notes].
Added Author
Ashton, Frederick, 1904-1988, choreographer.
Newton, Christopher, 1936 June 24- Restager
King-Dabbs, Andy. Producer
MacGibbon, Ross. Director
Bond, Graham. Conductor
Bussell, Darcey, dancer.
Bussell, Darcey. Speaker
Bolle, Roberto, dancer.
Soares, Thiago, dancer.
Galeazzi, Mara, dancer.
Harvey, Martin (Dancer)
Ironside, Robin. Set designer
Ironside, Christopher. Set designer
Farmer, Peter. Set designer
Jonathan, Mark. Lighting designer
Delibes, Léo, 1836-1891. Composer
Royal Ballet.
British Broadcasting Corporation.
Royal Opera House (London, England)
Royal Opera House (London, England). Orchestra.
Opus Arte (Firm)
Added Title
Sylvia (Choreographic work : Ashton)
Other Standard Identifier
809478009863
Publisher No.
OA0986D BBC/Opus Arte
Research Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-4435 Notes on file
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