Adam – Giselle / Dutch National Ballet
Giselle is a dramatic and timeless tale of love, deception, revenge and forgiveness. An enchanting classical ballet from the Romantic era, Giselle was first performed in 1841. The ballet’s combination of dramatic acting, virtuoso technique and ethereal beauty continues to enthrall audiences around the world. Dutch National Ballet’s new production, by the creative partnership of Rachel Beaujean and Ricardo Bustamante, is based on the original ballet by Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot. With additional choreography by Beaujean and Bustamante, atmospheric designs by Toer van Schayk and a captivating international cast, this Giselle will make a beautiful addition to every ballet-lover’s collection. Recorded live at the Muziektheater Amsterdam, in February 2009, in High Definition and surround sound.
Cast list:
Giselle: Anna Tsygankova
Count Albrecht: Jozef Varga
Myrtha: Igone de Jongh
Hilarion: Jan Zerer
Pas de quatre: Michele Jimenez, Maia Makhateli, Mathieu Gremillet, Arthur Shesterikov
Zulme: Anu Viheriäranta
Moyna: Emanouela Merdjanova
Bathilde: Natasja Lucassen
Berthe: Jeanette Vondersaar
‘At the premiere Tsygankova triumphed: incredible how she uses her rock-solid control to suggest the embodiment of lightness.’ – NRC Handelsblad
‘Tsygankova is well-matched by the powerful dancing of Jozef Varga, who perfectly inhabited the role of Count Albrecht.’ – De Volkskrant
