Three classic full-length ballets are brought together in this

special collection celebrating Frederick Ashton’s work.

Darcey Bussell and Roberto Bolle star in Frederick Ashton’s Sylvia,

restored to the splendour of its elegant, opulent three-act form and

featuring the choreographer’s darkly comic characterisations.

By contrast La fille mal gardee, starring Marianela Nunez and Carlos

Acosta, has been treasured as one of Ashton’s happiest creations –

his artistic tribute to nature and his beloved Suffolk countryside.

The Tales of Beatrix Potter bring the famous stories of the English writer

and illustrator to life in a warm and witty work for all ages. Swept up in

the ballet’s childlike exuberance, the entire cast delivers outstanding

portrayals of such colourful figures as Jemima Puddle-Duck, Mr

Jeremy Fisher, Mrs Tiggy-Winkle and the irrepressible Peter Rabbit.

Recorded in true Surround Sound.

Artists

Darcey Bussell (Sylvia), Roberto Bolle (Aminta), Thiago Soares (Orion), Marianela Nunez (Lise), Carlos Acosta (Colas), William Tuckett (Simone), Jonathan Howells (Alain), Victoria Hewitt (Mrs. Tittlemouse), Ricardo Cervera (Johnny Town-Mouse), Jonathan Howells (Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle), Joshua Tuirua (Peter Rabbit)

The Royal Ballet, Frederick Ashton (choreographer)