The Royal Ballet at Covent Garden performs Herold's "La Fille Mal Gardee" with choreography by Frederick Ashton. Two young lovers strive to overcome a disapproving mother and vast differences in social class. Ferdinand Herold's score is performed by the Royal Opera House Orchestra under the direction of John Lanchbery. Read more
| Starring | The Royal Ballet, Lesley Collier, Michael Coleman, Brian Shaw |
|---|---|
| Genres | Music/Musical |
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The Royal Ballet at Covent Garden performs Herold's "La Fille Mal Gardee" with choreography by Frederick Ashton. Two young lovers strive to overcome a disapproving mother and vast differences in social class. Ferdinand Herold's score is performed by the Royal Opera House Orchestra under the direction of John Lanchbery.
| Starring | The Royal Ballet, Lesley Collier, Michael Coleman, Brian Shaw, Royal Opera House Orchestra |
|---|---|
| Studio | TELDEC VIDEO (WARNER CLASSICS) |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 36 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Music/Musical |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1981 To Rent: DVD: 09 Apr 2001 |
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La Fille Mal gardee: Ashton's Masterpiece
This is a brilliant ballet, and, in my opinion, Frederick Ashton's best full-length ballet. Although it is essentially a 'light' ballet with minimal... read more »
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Conventional Response to an Insipid Tale
With picture-book sets and to me, all too conventional ballet moves, with the occasional ingratiating pantomimic gesture, this production is all too flat and ... read more »
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Surprise package
I admit, I'm very new to ballet, so this is the first time I've seen Le Fille Mal Gardee. I didn't know the story having forgotten to read up on it ... read more »
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A happy warming ballet for ALL
This is the ideal ballet for non-ballet lovers (ie my husband) as well as us fans. A lovely mix of great dancing and good humourous moments. The music (apart ... read more »
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