Swan Lake DVD (The Royal Ballet) 2015This magnificent Royal Ballet production of Swan Lake is an unforgettable experience. Anthony Dowells interpretation of Petipa and Ivanovs 1895 St Petersburg version set a standard and style that made it a yardstick for others (New York Times). The choreography is a challenge relished by principal ballerinas, and is danced here in a spellbinding performance by Natalia Osipova, partnered by Matthew Golding as a powerful and empathetic Prince Siegfried.

Mayara Magri

his younger sister

Scarlett’s delivers in spades

The Glyndebourne Chorus

Antonio Pappano conducts (and accompanies the recitatives) with invigorating wit and emotional depth

Commissioned by the Royal Opera House and BBC3

Mercutio: José Martin

Giselle: Alina Cojocaru

immersing us in a vibrant world teeming with intriguing creatures while Joby Talbot’s score is full of sweeping melodies and contemporary sounds

Don Ottavio: Ramón Vargas

Ermonela Jaho caused a sensation with her Covent Garden performances of Cio-Cio San in Puccini’s tragedy Madama Butterfly

Choreographer: Aletta Collins