GEORGE OGILVIE & PEGGY VAN PRAAGH'S COPPÉLIA / The Australian Ballet / SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

UPC: 809478040194

Total Play Time is 106 Minutes

This delightful ballet tells the story of Dr Coppelius, an eccentric toymaker, who attempts to bring life to his beautiful doll Coppélia. He is foiled by the mischievious Swanilda, who masquerades as Coppélia and saves her love, Franz, from the Doctor's magic. Recorded live at Sydney Opera House, this acclaimed production by Dame Peggy van Praagh, the founding Artistic Director of The Australian Ballet, is a triumph. Brilliantly directed by George Ogilvie, Coppélia captures the imagination with its dramatic edge and visual charm.

"This Coppélia is a traditional ballet from start to finish and one that is timeless in the way of all the best-loved fairytales." Sunday Telegraph

The Australian Ballet

Production devised and directed by George Ogilvie

Original choreography Arthur Saint-Léon

Revised by Marius Petipa and Enrico Cecchetti

Reproduced by Peggy van Praagh

Additional choreography Peggy van Praagh

Music Léo Delibes

Conductor Noel Smith

Orchestra The Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra

Design Kristian Fredrikson Lighting William Akers

Executive Producer Greg Shears

Producer/Director Virginia Lumsden

Sound Producer Christopher Lawrence