Hérold: La Fille mal gardée

Release Date: 30th Oct 2015
Catalogue No: OA1196D
Label: Opus Arte
Series: Royal Opera House Collection

arranged by John Lanchberry
Natalia Osipova (Lise), Steven McRae (Colas), Philip Mosley (Widow Simone), Christopher Saunders (Thomas ) & Paul Kay (Alain)
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House & The Royal Ballet
Barry Wordsworth

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Choreography: Frederick Ashton

A classic of The Royal Ballet, La Fille mal gardée was an immediate hit with the British public. Choreographed by Frederick Ashton in 1960, it is a highly lyrical and technically demanding take on the simple tale of ‘love revailing’ which underpins this charming story. It was created by French ballet master Jean Dauberval and was first danced in 1789. This 2015 revival is a ‘company triumph’ (Independent), with principals Natalia Osipova and Steven McRae creating terrific onstage chemistry and delivering outstanding solo performances – Osipova as a ‘perky and gamine Lise’ with ‘pin-drop precise’ phrasing (Guardian), and McRae an instantly likeable, playful Colas whose physical articulation is ‘particularly Ashtonian’ in quality (Daily Telegraph). They are joined by Philip Mosley as Widow Simone, who brings ‘music-hall gusto’ (Independent) to the famous clog dance of Act I.

- Extra features: A Cast Gallery

Running time: 110 minutes

Sound format: Dolby stereo/DTS Surround (DVD)

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