Darcey Bussell and Roberto Bolle star in Frederick Ashton’s
Sylvia, restored to the splendour of its elegant and opulent
three-act form for the 75th anniversary celebrations of The
Royal Ballet. Taken from Greek mythology, it tells the story
of Sylvia, loved by Aminta, abducted by Orion and eventually
rescued by Eros.
Ashton was inspired by the music of Delibes to create such
great choreographic sequences as the famous Act 3 pas de
deux and the mischievous role of Eros, one of the delightful,
darkly comic characterisations for which Ashton became
known and loved. Sylvia is a wonderful showcase for
virtuosity, invention and classical beauty, the epitome of
Ashton style in stage settings of great detail and painterly
perfection.
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Sylvia: Darcey Bussell
Aminta: Roberto Bolle
Orion: Thiago Soares
Eros: Martin Harvey
Diana: Mara Galeazzi
The Royal Ballet

The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Choreographer: Frederick Ashton
Musical Director: Graham Bond
Recorded live at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden on
1st and 5th December 2005.

Bonus material:
Illustrated synopsis.
Cast gallery.
Introductions and conclusion to the ballet by Darcey Bussell.
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‘[Darcey Bussell] dances with perfect precision in the
pizzicato divertissement and is ravishingly radiant in the
pas de deux powerfully partnered by Roberto Bolle who
also displays some soaring elevation as the shepherd
Aminta. Mara Galeazzi has developed into an
accomplished performer and shines as Diana with Martin
Harvey providing a superb and mischievous Eros. It is
gorgeous - do not miss it.’ The Stage