Swan Lake Blu-ray (The Royal Ballet)Yolanda Sonnabend's Faberge inspired designs evoke a world of Imperial Russia in Anthony Dowell's acclaimed production for The Royal Ballet of one of the world's best loved ballets. Marianela Nuez as Odette Odile and Thiago Soares as Prince Siegfried bring new vitality to a compelling story of tragic romance. The Russian conductor Valeriy Ovsyanikov directs the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House in Tchaikovsky's lush romantic score. See our full

Choreography: William Tuckett

Roberta Marquez and Steven McRae

designer: Julia Trevelyan Oman and Lighting by Mark Henderson

Verdi's sturdy setting of Shakespeare's Scottish play is conducted by the superb Antonio Pappano

Christopher Saunders

Giselle: Alina Cojocaru

Afternoon of a Faun

Ever since its triumphant premiere in 1960

at times suggesting the fragility of a bunraku puppet with her body language

Lighting design: Mimi Jordan Sherin

Cast Gallery

Composer: Giuseppe Verdi