La Bayadère Blu-ray (The Royal Ballet) 2018Natalia Makarova's acclaimed production of this 19th century classic ballet brings an exotic world of temple dancers and noble warriors to life. Featuring opulent sets by Pier Luigi Samaritani and beautiful costumes by Yolanda Sonnabend, it stars Marianela Nuez as the Bayadre (temple dancer) Nikiya, Vadim Muntagirov as Solor, and Natalia Osipova as Gamzatti, whose alluring presence challenges Solors love for Nikiya. The Kingdom of the Shades scene in

Antonio Pappano's conducting is full of wit and emotional depth

Antonio Pappano conducts an outstanding cast that also includes John Graham-Hall as the crafty Prince Shuisky and John Tomlinson as the vagabond monk Varlaam

Set Designs: Miriam Buether

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Leontes: Edward WatsonPerdita: Sarah LambPaulina: Zenaida YanowskyFlorizel: Steven McRaePolixennes: Federico BonelliHermione: Lauren CuthbertsonArtists of The Royal Ballet

Covers over one hundred operas from all periods

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and in this fascinating two-part collection she draws on her vast experience at the top of her game

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