La Bayadère DVD (The Royal Ballet) 2009Marius Petipas exotic ballet set in legendary India is a story of love, death and vengeful judgement. Natalia Makarovas sumptuous recreation of Petipas choreography, with atmospheric sets by Pier Luigi Samaritini and beautiful costumes by Yolanda Sonnabend, stars Tamara Rojo as the Bayadre (temple dancer) Nikiya, Carlos Acosta as Solor, and Marianela Nuez as Gamzatti, whose alluring presence challenges Solors love for Nikiya. Filmed in High Definition

Giselle is one of the great Romantic ballets

In tandem with a fabulous cast that also included Marcelo Puente as the callous Pinkerton

Vadim Muntagirov

Conductor: Koen Kessels

we have internationally renowned Mozart interpreter Sir Colin Davis conducting the chorus and orchestra of the Royal Opera House in this

Cast include Romeo: Federico Bonelli

Vadim Muntagirov and Artists of The Royal Ballet

La fille mal gardée - Clog Dance: William Tuckett with Artists of the Royal Ballet

Co-Concert Master: Sergey Levitin

Plus: Documentary ‘David McVicar: A work in process’

Joshua Tuifua

Designer: Christopher Oram