Dvořák: Rusalka Blu-ray (The Royal Opera)This latest version of Dvok: Rusalka Blu ray spotlights a contemporary and environmentally friendly production of the fairy tale opera, staging by Natalie Abrahami and Ann Yee for The Royal Opera. Under the direction of Semyon Bychkov, a star studded cast, including Asmik Grigorian in the lead role, delivers a captivating performance. Rusalka, a water spirit, lives with her family in the pure waters of the forest lake. When she falls in love with a

David Bintley

Extra Features: Introductions to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Like Water for Chocolate

and betrayal—capturing the haunting beauty of one of the most celebrated ballets of all time

Featuring vivid illustrations by Bob Crowley of iconic scenes from the ballet

Strauss’s ravishing and voluptuous score adds to the sexual alchemy that is conjured by an international cast led by Nadja Michael in the title role

Handmade by the women at the Flowering Desert Project in India

Mayara MagriArtists of The Royal Ballet

The powerful setting of Shakespeare's Scottish play is supported by intricate cast of Simon Keenlyside as a vigorous but complicated Macbeth and Liudmyla Monastyrska as his Lady

Set Design: Jacques DupontLighting: Peter Teigen

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Swept up in the ballet’s childlike exuberance

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