Tchaikovsky: The Sleeping Beauty - DVD

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Tchaikovsky: The Sleeping Beauty (OA0995D) (2006)<br /> <br /> Alina Cojocaru (Aurora); Federico Bonelli (Florimund); Marianela Nuñez (Lilac Fairy); Genesia Rosato (Carabosse); The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House; Valeriy Ovsyanikov<br /> <br /> Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty is one of the best loved of classical ballets, combining in a single work all the enchantment and virtuosity that ballet has to offer. The royal court, the panoramic journey of the Prince to the<br /> overgrown castle, and the great celebratory dances of the happy ending (in which other famous fairytale figures<br /> appear) are all brought to life by the luscious designs of this celebrated production, created in 1946 for The Royal Ballet.<br /> <br /> The inspired performances of its revival for the 75th anniversary of the Company in 2006, together with a magnificent High Definition recording, make this a superb tribute to The Royal Ballet’s unique style and visual splendour.<br /> <br /> "Alina Cojocaru’s Aurora was the ballet’s radiant centrepiece, charming, in control and filled with a palpable delight in every pretty step." (The Times)<br /> <br /> "Here we have a visual record of a very enjoyable Royal Ballet production of The Sleeping Beauty. Presented as part of the company’s celebrations marking Sir Frederick Ashton’s centenary, it was, in fact, a welcome revival of the celebrated 1946 Sleeping Beauty that had provided a significant post-war boost to both the company’s morale and its wider reputation." (Musicweb International)