Giselle - DVD

This Sir Peter Wright production of Adolphe Adam's Giselle is one of The Royal Ballet's most loved and admired stagings, faithful to the spirit of the 1841 original yet always fresh at each revival. This performance features former Bolshoi star and now Royal Ballet principal Natalia Osipova in the title role, one of the most demanding principal roles in the repertoire, and Royal Ballet principal guest artist Carlos Acosta as Albrecht. 'Natalia Osipova... is, yet again, a revelation.' The Guardian 'Natalia Osipova's Giselle is the most radical I've ever seen.' The Independent

The premiere of Adolphe Adam's Giselle' in Paris on 28 June 1841 was an absolute triumph, and it has been considered a masterwork in the classical ballet performance canon ever since. The theme of 'Giselle,' impossible love, is relevant to all times and cultures. Giselle believes she has found her true love in Albrecht, but he is not the person she thought he was - in fact, he is engaged to someone else. Albrecht's love for Giselle has fatal consequences, but even in death Giselle is still capable of love and forgiveness. This Dutch National Ballet production by Rachel Beaujean and Ricardo Bustamante breathes new life into 'Giselle' while remaining true to the original, combining stunning sets and costumes with ethereal beauty.

Giselle [BLU-RAY] Released 2017 product/publication from BBC / Opus Arte