Discover the magnificent world of Frederick Ashton's work with the Ashton Collection Volume 2 DVD, featuring the full-length ballets Sylvia, La fille mal gardée, and The Tales of Beatrix Potter. Gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for these masterpieces
Darcey Bussell and Roberto Bolle star in Sylvia, restored to the splendour of its elegant, opulent three-act form and featuring the choreographer’s darkly comic characterisations. By contrast La fille mal gardée, starring Marianela Nuñez and Carlos Acosta, has been treasured as one of Ashton’s happiest creations – his artistic tribute to nature and his beloved Suffolk countryside.
The Tales of Beatrix Potter bring the famous stories of the English writer and illustrator to life in a warm and witty work for all ages. Swept up in the ballet’s childlike exuberance, the entire cast delivers outstanding portrayals of such colourful figures as Jemima Puddle-Duck, Mr Jeremy Fisher, Mrs Tiggy-Winkle and the irrepressible Peter Rabbit.
Ashton Collection Volume 1is also available, which includes The Dream, Symphonic Variations, The Two Pigeons and many more
Sylvia Sylvia: Darcey Bussell Aminta: Roberto Bolle Orion: Thiago Soares Artists of The Royal Ballet
La fille mal gardée Lise: Marianela Nuñez Colas: Carlos Acosta Simone: William Tuckett Alain: Jonathan Howells Artists of The Royal Ballet
The Tales of Beatrix Potter Mrs. Tittlemouse: Victoria Hewitt Johnny Town-Mouse: Ricardo Cervera Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle: Jonathan Howells Peter Rabbit: Joshua Tuirua Artists of The Royal Ballet
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House Choreographer: Frederick Ashton Conductors: Graham Bond /Anthony Twiner / Paul Murphy Composers: Leo Delibes /Ferdinand Hérold / John Lanchberry
Picture: 16:9 Sound: PCM 2.0 & DTS Digital Surround 5.1 Format: NTSC Region code: All regions Running Time: 300 mins Years: 2005 (Sylvia, La fille mal gardée) 2007 (The Tales of Beatrix Potter)
I am thoroughly enjoying all the ballets. I had never seen Sylvia or the Tales of Beatrix Potter but love both of them and have already watched Sylvia twice. It was a joy to re-visit La Fille Mal Gardee which I saw many years ago. Altogether a lovely collection which will give me many hours of pleasure.
