This special edition 4-disc box set celebrates the artistry of one of The Royal Ballet’s brightest stars, Natalia Osipova. Bringing together three classic full-length performances, Giselle, Swan Lake and La Fille mal gardée, all filmed at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, this beautiful set showcases the range of Osipova's dancing and acting abilities. Finishing the collection is Force of Nature Natalia which provides unprecedented access into her rehearsal process and also features footage from the ballerina’s own archive, charting her rise from childhood dancer to superstar ballerina.
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Giselle
Giselle: Natalia Osipova
Albrecht: Carlos Acosta
Hilarion: Thomas Whitehead
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Choreography: Peter Wright, after Marius Petipa
Conductor: Boris Gruzin
Swan Lake
Odette / Odile: Natalia Osipova
Prince Siegfried: Matthew Golding
The Princess: Elizabeth McGorian
An Evil Spirit: Gary Avis
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Choreography: Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov; Frederick Ashton (Neapolitan Dance); David Bintley (Act I Waltz)
Conductor: Boris Gruzin
La Fille mal gardée
Lise: Natalia Osipova
Colas: Steven McRae
Widow Simone: Philip Mosley
Alain: Paul Kay
Thomas: Christopher Saunders
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Choreography: Frederick Ashton
Conductor: Barry Wordsworth
Force of Nature Natalia
Director: Gerry Fox
Producers: Justine Waddell, Alexandrina Markvo and Gerry Fox
Editor: Miranda Watts
Featuring: Natalia Ospiova, Cesar Corrales, Matthew Golding, Carlos Acosta, Marianela Nunez, Vadim Muntagirov, Jonathan Goddard, Jason Kittelberger and Olivia Cowley. With choreographers Natalia Marakova, Arthur Pita and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and the companies of The Royal Ballet, the Bolshoi Ballet and American Ballet Theatre in rehearsal and performance
Extra Features: Introductions to each ballet; Darcey Bussell interviews cast members and ballet coaches; Cast Galleries
Picture: 16:9
Format: Blu-ray
Sound: LPCM 2.0 + Surround 5.1 DTS Master Audio
Region code: 0 (worldwide)
Running Time: 421 mins
Giselle
"With her extraordinary technique and unrivalled ability to convey raw emotion, Natalia Osipova astounds in a role she has made her own." The Guardian
Swan Lake
"Ms. Osipova was riveting throughout... her energy and concentration ensure that you can’t take your eyes off her." New York Times
La Fille mal gardée
"Osipova’s high jump and vivid presence give her a sense of bounding vitality in Ashton’s demanding choreography." The Independent
Force of Nature Natalia
"a fascinating introduction to this interpretative artist." The Guardian