La Sylphide - The Royal Danish Ballet

La Sylphide - The Royal Danish Ballet

"Ballet in two acts by August Bournonville"

6.0/101h 2m1988
La Sylphide - The Royal Danish Ballet

Overview

Lis Jepessen dances the lead role of La Sylphide -- a beautiful forest sprite who entrances Scottish farmer James (Nikolaj Hubbe) with her radiance -- in this memorable stage adaptation of August Bournonville's most enduring work, a piece he created for the Royal Danish Ballet in 1836. Sorella Englund co-stars as Madge, a vengeful witch and fortune-teller who, after being spurned by James, resolves to destroy his future.

Genres

RomanceDrama

Production Companies

DR
Royal Danish Theatre

Additional Information

Original Title:La Sylphide - The Royal Danish Ballet
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Status:Released

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