The Australian Ballet: DVDs

Coppelia

One of the world's most popular ballets, especially suitable for children, this production was created for The Australian Ballet in 1979 by then Artistic Director Peggy van Praagh in collaboration with noted film and theatre director George Ogilvie. This recording is of a 1990 performance. Colin Peasley is remarkable as Dr Coppelius, with Lisa Pavane as Swanilda.

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Swan Lake DVD

Graeme Murphy’s Swan Lake is The Australian Ballet’s most successful production of the new millennium, and now you can relive the epic masterwork at home. The Swan Lake DVD captures the work’s magic and energy, and features breathtaking performances by the dancers of The Australian Ballet.

$ 34.95

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Nutcracker

Graeme Murphy's landmark production, set to Tchaikovsky's magnificent score, tells a very Australian story. In the 1940s, Clara, a Russian ballerina, is on tour in Australia and ends up settling here. Now, nearing the end of her life, she reflects on her experiences and career during turbulent times.

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The Sleeping Beauty

Maina Gielgud's sumptuous, traditional production of The Sleeping Beauty will delight ballet fans. Set to the ever-popular score by Tchaikovsky, the DVD features performances by Christine Walsh and David Ashmole as Princess Aurora and Prince Florimund.

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On The Wings of a Swan double DVD set

Documentary filmmaker John Lyons travelled with The Australian Ballet on their UK tour of Graeme Murphy's Swan Lake in 2005, capturing all the energy and excitement of life on the road - both behind and in front of the curtain! A terrific introduction into the world of ballet, and a must-have for fans.

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Ballet Russes

Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine's inspirational documentary about the dancers and artists of the Ballets Russes was a cinema hit in Australia. This wonderful film traces the history of this most influential of ballet companies, from its early days under famed impresario Serge Diaghilev, up to a recent reunion of dancers, now aged in their 80s, who look back at their extraordinary lives.

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Classic Collection box set

To mark the re-release of our recorded catalogue on DVD, this four-disc set includes Graeme Murphy's Nutcracker, Maina Gielgud's Giselle and The Sleeping Beauty, and Peggy van Praagh/George Ogilvie's Coppélia in one collection. An important addition to any ballet lover's library!

$ 99.95

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Manon

Steven Heathcote and Justine Summers star in Sir Kenneth MacMillan's production of Manon, a tragic tale of passion and betrayal. Set in the 18th century between the salons of Paris and the swamps of New Orleans, this acclaimed ballet is based upon the novel Manon Lescaut by Prevost and is set to the music of Massenet.

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The Merry Widow

Ronald Hynd's production of Franz Lehár's The Merry Widow is one of The Australian Ballet's most popular and acclaimed ballets of all time. Here is a tale of love, money and class played out amid the glitter and opulence of the belle époque - a heady mix of romantic frivolity and lavish theatricality.

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La Fille mal gardée

Widow Simone is determined to marry off her wilful daughter Lise to the eccentric son of a rich farmer, but Lise and her lover Colas have other plans. Frederick Ashton's production of this delightful romp, set in the French countryside, features David McAllister and Fiona Tonkin in the lead roles.

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Spartacus

Choreographed by László Seregi to music by Khatchaturian, this powerful production tells an epic tale of love and heroism in the time of the Roman empire. Featuring acclaimed artists Steven Heathcote, Lisa Pavane and Greg Horsman.

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Giselle

Maina Gielgud's production of this classic ballet from the Romantic period has been acclaimed around the world, and was revived by the company in 2006. Originally released by the ABC on VHS in 1990, it features former Principal Artist Christine Walsh with the legendary Kelvin Coe in one of Australia's most beautiful and touching performances of Giselle.

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