Giselle
Synopsis
The peasant girl Giselle discovers the true identity of her lover Albrecht – and that he is promised to another. 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.
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Giselle - Act II pas de deux (Natalia Osipova and Carlos Acosta, The Royal Ballet)
Type: Clip • Published 2015-01-19
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ross MacGibbon
- Screenplay & Story
- Heinrich Heine, Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges, Théophile Gautier
- Original Score
- Adolphe Adam
- Original Title
- Giselle
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Royal Opera House
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ross MacGibbon
Heinrich Heine, Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges, Théophile Gautier
Adolphe Adam
Department Leadership Roster
Ross MacGibbon
Director
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What is Giselle about?
The peasant girl Giselle discovers the true identity of her lover Albrecht – and that he is promised to another. 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.
Who directed Giselle?
Giselle was directed by Ross MacGibbon.
Who stars in Giselle?
The principal cast of Giselle includes Natalia Osipova, Carlos Acosta, Thomas Whitehead, Deidre Chapman, Johannes Stepanek.
When was Giselle released and how long is it?
Giselle was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Giselle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Giselle was composed by Adolphe Adam.