Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Ashton, Frederick, 1904-1988
2. Newton, Christopher, 1936 June 24-
3. King-Dabbs, Andy.
4. MacGibbon, Ross.
5. Bond, Graham.
6. Bussell, Darcey
7. Bussell, Darcey.
8. Bolle, Roberto
9. Soares, Thiago
10. Galeazzi, Mara
11. Harvey, Martin (Dancer)
12. Ironside, Robin.
13. Ironside, Christopher.
14. Farmer, Peter.
15. Jonathan, Mark.
16. Delibes, Léo, 1836-1891.
17. Royal Ballet.
18. British Broadcasting Corporation.
19. Royal Opera House (London, England)
20. Royal Opera House (London, England). Orchestra.
21. Opus Arte (Firm)

Description

1. 1 videodisc (NTSC) (118 min.) : sd., col; 4 3/4 in.

Summary

1. 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

1. Sylvia (Choreographic work : Ashton)

Subject

1. Eros (Greek deity) > Drama
2. Orion (Greek mythology) > Drama
3. Nymphs (Greek deities) > Drama
4. Video
5. Dance

Genre/Form

1. Dance.
2. Video.

Contents

1. 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

1. *MGZIDVD 5-4435

Note

1. Originally broadcast in 2005.
2. Special features: illustrated synopsis ; cast gallery ; introductions by Darcey Bussell.
3. For liner notes, see: *MGZIDVD 5-4435 [Notes].

Credits (note)

1. Original designs, Robin and Christopher Ironside ; additional designs, Peter Farmer ; stage lighting, Mark Jonathan.
2. Director Royal Ballet, Monica Mason ; stage manager, Johanna Adams ; cameras, James Day ... [et al.] ; editor, Tom Jones.

Event (note)

1. Performed at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden on Dec. 1 & 5, 2005.

System details (note)

1. 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)

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

Title

1. 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

1. East Essex, UK : Opus Arte, [2007]

System details

1. 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

1. 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.
2. Music played by The Royal Opera House Orchestra ; conducted by Graham Bond.

Credits

1. Original designs, Robin and Christopher Ironside ; additional designs, Peter Farmer ; stage lighting, Mark Jonathan.
2. Director Royal Ballet, Monica Mason ; stage manager, Johanna Adams ; cameras, James Day ... [et al.] ; editor, Tom Jones.

Event

1. Performed at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden on Dec. 1 & 5, 2005.

Language

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

Local note

1. Program notes (21 p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm.) in English, French and German laid in original container, see: *MGZIDVD 5-4435 [Notes].

Added author

1. Ashton, Frederick, 1904-1988, choreographer.
2. Newton, Christopher, 1936 June 24- Restager
3. King-Dabbs, Andy. Producer
4. MacGibbon, Ross. Director
5. Bond, Graham. Conductor
6. Bussell, Darcey, dancer.
7. Bussell, Darcey. Speaker
8. Bolle, Roberto, dancer.
9. Soares, Thiago, dancer.
10. Galeazzi, Mara, dancer.
11. Harvey, Martin (Dancer)
12. Ironside, Robin. Set designer
13. Ironside, Christopher. Set designer
14. Farmer, Peter. Set designer
15. Jonathan, Mark. Lighting designer
16. Delibes, Léo, 1836-1891. Composer
17. Royal Ballet.
18. British Broadcasting Corporation.
19. Royal Opera House (London, England)
20. Royal Opera House (London, England). Orchestra.
21. Opus Arte (Firm)

Added title

1. Sylvia (Choreographic work : Ashton)

Other standard identifier

1. 809478009863

Publisher no.

1. OA0986D BBC/Opus Arte

Research call number

1. *MGZIDVD 5-4435 Notes on file