Royal Ballet 4-Pack (1963)

Synopsis: Four classic productions from the Royal Ballet combine on this release. THE NUTCRACKER: The familiar story of The Nutcracker is brought to vivid life in this production featuring Rudolf Nureyev... Four classic productions from the Royal Ballet combine on this release. THE NUTCRACKER: The familiar story of The Nutcracker is brought to vivid life in this production featuring Rudolf Nureyev at the top of his career. Performed by the Royal Ballet, Covent Garden, this is a true holiday classic. CINDERELLA: This 1969 Royal Ballet production of Prokofiev's CINDERELLA is one of the most acclaimed stagings of the century. Renowned choreographer Frederick Ashton stages the dancing with power, grace, and emotive beauty. Antoinette Sibley shines in her role as the abused stepdaughter turned princess. A ballet fairy tale sure to warm the hearts of anyone who sees it! AN EVENING WITH THE ROYAL BALLET: The world's greatest dancers are featured in an evening of stunning artistry. Contents: "Le Corsaire" (Fonteyn, Nureyev), "La Valse" (with artists of the Royal Ballet), "The Sleeping Beauty" - Act III, Aurora's Wedding (Fonteyn, Blair), and "Les Sylphides" (Fonteyn, Nureyev, and artists of the Royal Ballet). SWAN LAKE: Tchaikovsky's enduring balletic tale of Prince Siegfried and the Swan Queen is performed here by the Royal Ballet with leads Makarova and Dowell. Filmed at Covent Garden. [More]

Starring: Rudolf Nureyev, Antoinette Sibley, Anthony Dowell, Margot Fonteyn

Starring: Rudolf Nureyev, Antoinette Sibley, Anthony Dowell, Margot Fonteyn, David Blair, Natalia Makarova