This magnificent Royal Ballet production of Swan Lake is an unforgettable experience. Anthony Dowell’s interpretation of Petipa and Ivanov’s 1895 St Petersburg version set a standard and style that made it a ‘yardstick for others’ (New York Times).

Wonderful choreography for the entire company includes the coveted double role of the gentle and vulnerable swan queen Odette and her predatory alter-ego, the black swan Odile. It is a challenge relished by principal ballerinas, and is danced here in a spell-binding performance by Natalia Osipova, partnered by Matthew Golding as a powerful and empathetic Prince Siegfried.

Tchaikovsky’s glorious score shines, given the full force of the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House conducted by Boris Gruzin, and Yolanda Sonnabend’s detailed, Fabergé-inspired designs evoke the atmosphere of Imperial Russia in the era of the ballet's creation.

Cast:
- Odette/Odile: Natalia Osipova
- Prince Siegfried: Matthew Golding
- The Princess: Elizabeth McGorian
- An Evil Spirit: Gary Avis
- The Tutor: Alastair Marriott
- Benno: Valeri Hristov

Choreography: Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov

Recorded live at The Royal Opera House, March, 2015

"Osipova was riveting throughout... [Golding] demonstrates real brilliance and prowess." - The New York Times

"This is a Swan Lake not to be missed" - The Stage

Running time: 180 minutes
Sound format: 2.0LPCM + 5.1(5.0) DTS