Dvořák: Rusalka Blu-ray (The Royal Opera)

This latest version of Dvořák: Rusalka Blu-ray spotlights a contemporary and environmentally-friendly production of the fairy tale opera, staging by Natalie Abrahami and Ann Yee for The Royal Opera. Under the direction of Semyon Bychkov, a star-studded cast, including Asmik Grigorian in the lead role, delivers a captivating performance.

Rusalka, a water spirit, lives with her family in the pure waters of the forest lake. When she falls in love with a Prince, she sacrifices her voice and leaves her home in the hope of finding true love in a new world – a world that does not love her back.

Rusalka:Asmik Grigorian
Prince:David Butt Philip
Vodnik:Matthew Rose
Duchess: Emma Bell
Ježibaba: Sarah Connolly
Hajny:Ross Ramgobin
Kuchtík:Hongni Wu

Royal Opera Chorus
The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Conductor: Semyon Bychkov
Directors:Ann Yee & Natalie Abrahami

Extras: Introducing the music of Rusalka; Cast and creatives discuss Rusalka; Cast Gallery

Running Time: 173 +12 mins 
Format: NTSC Region 0 (Worldwide Play)
Sound: Dolby Digital Surround 5.1 & Dolby Digital 2.0
Subtitles: EN, FR, DE, JP, KO
Year: 2023