Don Quixote DVD (The Royal Ballet) 2013Carlos Acostas first venture directing one of ballets 19th century classics was eagerly anticipated, as was his own starring role in the production (as Basilio), opposite the Argentinian Royal Ballet Principal Marianela Nuez (Kitri). Still built on Petipas original choreography, Acostas clear dramatic structure and vivid stage action gave the boy gets girl despite her father story a more convincing air than usual, with Don Quixotes parallel obsession

Experience the imaginative sets and costumes by Bob Crowley that transport us to a vibrant wonderland

Antonio Pappano on the music

Lighting: John B

which is also available on Blu-ray

Dancers: Alessandra Ferri

The large-scale crowd and court scenes show the whole Company off at its dramatic finest – but it is MacMillan’s choreography for Rudolf (Steven MacRae)

'exalted' tone of the music culminating in a real (and properly ecstatic) trill

Alexander Campbell is Hans-Peter / The Nutcracker with Artists of the Royal Ballet

Nicol Edmonds

Verdi’s best-loved work performed by American soprano Renée Fleming

"A symbiosis of exceptionally expressive

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