Don Quixote Blu-ray (The Royal Ballet) 2013Carlos Acostas first venture directing one of ballets 19th century classics was eagerly anticipated, as was his own starring role in the production (as Basilio), opposite the Argentinian Royal Ballet Principal Marianela Nuez (Kitri). Still built on Petipas original choreography, Acostas clear dramatic structure and vivid stage action gave the boy gets girl despite her father story a more convincing air than usual, with Don Quixotes parallel obsession

Marianela Nuñez

A Hermit: Gary Avis

she brings to life the beautifully tragic Odette and her rival Odile

Stage Director: David McVicar

Extras: Documentary films / Cast Galleries (Le nozze di Figaro /  Così Fan Tutte) / Director's comentary (Don Giovanni)  Illustrated synopsis (Le nozze di Figaro)

The Dream is an enchanting adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream that features the enticing pairing of Akane Takada and Steven McRae as Titania and Oberon

Domingo is joined by a cast of opera stars including Angela Gheorghiu

and whose voice and acting mark out the weight of sorrow and resolve that she constantly carries

Orchestra of the Royal Opera HouseConductor: Barry WordsworthChoreography: Peter Wright

Armand: Roberto Bolle

Acosta partners her with devoted care

"[Woolf Works] takes both McGregor – and the concept of the three-act ballet – to a brave and entirely exhilarating new place