Giselle remains one of the most popular Romantic ballets of all time. The story brings together an engaging mix of human passions, supernatural forces and the transcendent power of self-sacrificing love.

The production by Sir Peter Wright catches the atmosphere of this great Romantic ballet, especially in the perfection of its White Act, with ghostly maidens drifting through the forest in spectacular patterns – one of the most famous of any scenes for the corps de ballet. Giselle dances with lightness and fragility, giving the impression of floating through the mist.

This is one of The Royal Ballet’s most loved and admired productions, faithful to the spirit of the 1841 original yet always fresh at each revival. This performance features former Bolshoi star and now Royal Ballet principal Natalia Osipova in a breath-taking interpretation of the title role.

Cast:
- Giselle: Natalia Osipova
- Albrecht: Carlos Acosta

Choreography: Marius Petipa after Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot
 
Recorded live at the Royal Opera House, January 2014

Extra features: The Romance of Giselle, The Corps de ballet in Giselle and a cast gallery.

"Natalia Osipova, making her debut with the Royal, is, yet again, a revelation." - The Guardian

"Natalia Osipova’s Giselle is the most radical I’ve ever seen." - The Independent

Running time: 113 minutes
Subtitles: N/A
Sound format: 2.0LPCM + 5.1(5.0) DTS