This blu-ray set celebrates principal dancer Marianela Nuñez. In her twenty years with The Royal Ballet, the Argentine dancer has excelled in iconic ballet classics, Company heritage works and modern creations.
- A Company Principal for 16 years, she has performed all the leading roles in the classical, dramatic and contemporary repertory.
- This collection showcases her exceptional mastery in four quintessential roles. In Swan Lake, she brings to life the beautifully tragic Odette and her rival Odile. She perfectly portrays the young lover Lise in La Fille mal gardée, and brings bravura and vivacity to the role of Kitri in Carlos Acosta’s production of the classical Don Quixote. She is transcendent as Giselle, one of the most challenging and demanding roles in the repertory.
- With peerless technical skill and compelling performances by the whole Company, this collection celebrates an exceptional dancer in her prime.
- The collection includes Don Quixote from 2013, danced with Carlos Acosta. Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Martin Yates. La Fille mal gardée from 2005, danced with Carlos Acosta. Orchestra of the Royal Opera House conducted by Anthony Twiner. Giselle from 2016. Danced with Vadim Muntagirov. Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Barry Wordsworth. Swan Lake from 2009, danced with Thiago Soares. With the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House conducted by Valery Ovsyanikov.
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Picture: 16:9
Sound: LPCM stereo / Dolby Stereo / DTS 5.1
Format: bluray
Region code: All Regions
Running Time: 137+112+115+179 mins
