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  • Actors: Carlos Acosta (Colas), Marianela Nuñez (Lise), William Tuckett (Simone), Jonathan Howells (Alain)
  • Directors: Frederick Ashton (Choreographer);Anthony Twiner (Conductor)
  • Format: Anamorphic, Classical, Colour, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Region: All Regions
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: Exempt
  • Studio: Opus Arte
  • DVD Release Date: 2 Jun 2008
  • Run Time: 112 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0018MRAZC
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 22,564 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Ever since it s triumphant premiere in January 1960, Frederick Ashton's La fille mal gardée has been esteemed as one of his happiest creations. This is a charming piece, elegantly performed, a village love affair set in the idyllic Constable landscape of Ashton's imagination. Marianela Nuñez and Carlos Acosta would be show-stoppers in almost any suitable role, but as Lise and Colas they are superb. William Tuckett and Jonathan Howells, in the comic roles of Simone and Alain respectively, are every bit as arresting, both displaying a certain genius for knockabout. The luminously colourful Osbert Lancaster designs, together with the vitality of The Royal Ballet's dancing and vibrant playing from the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House under the baton of Anthony Twiner, serve to augment the harmless good fun at which Ashton excels.

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The Royal Ballet interpret Frederick Ashton's masterful work LA FILLE MAL GARDEE. Since its inception in 1960, Ashton's ballet has gained plaudits from across the globe, and its choreography is based on a similar work by Dauberval which dates back to 1789. A delightful comedy, the ballet can't fail to raise a smile, but is rarely performed, so fans will be delighted to find it preserved here in its entirety.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Magic, 8 Jun 2008
By T. PARTINGTON (London) - See all my reviews
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One of the all time great performances of 'La Fille' - thankfully captured on film for us all to savour forever.
A perfect partnership for this ballet where both dancers share perfect chemistry. Carlos Acosta already an international ballet star is in perfect form - his sense of timing and comedy blends well with the complex Aston style. The beautiful, cheeky and sunny Marinella Nunez shines gloriously as Lise - a role she was born to play. Make no mistake, Argentine born Nunez is one of the finest dancers of her generation. Covent Garden and the british ballet world has already fallen head over heals in love with this lovely lady - apart from her obvious elegance and talent she also possesses the likeability factor - her genuine warmth makes people smile.
Special credit should also be made to the genious who is Will Tuckett for his comic Widow Simone - he makes this larger than life character his own with histerical precision.
So if you are ever down and want chearing up - then put on the dvd - it will always do the trick and get you smiling. Somehow the world feels better! The Royal Ballet at their very finest - pure magic!
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4.0 out of 5 stars It would be a shame to miss Ashton's clever choreography, 12 Jun 2009
By Rufina Noor - See all my reviews
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It is obvious that Covent Garden is the theatre where names of the ballerinas and dancers need no comments. Covent Garden is a highly professional theatre where the performing artists are wizards of the highest rank in the whole world.

This is why it is sad to say that recording their creation on DVD (or more recently Blu-Ray) has not been up to directors of equal worth. And this is also the story with this recording.

The theatre has recorded 'La Fille Mal Gardée' twice. John Vernont's work from 1981 is magnificent!!! Unfortunately the same cannot be said about MacGibbons work from 2007. There are too many shots that do not capture the hands of dancers, and it is also aggravating to see a body that has no feet. It is sad to see such a thing with an art form which has the body as the carrier of meaning. In addition, during concurrent scenes of pantomime and dance, one should not be chosen over the other but the situation should be solved with a long shot which includes both actions leaving the viewer with the choice of which one to follow. It would be a shame to miss Ashton's clever choreography.

Therefore, seeing the 1981 recording is a must so that you could get a good overview of what is happening on stage. Only after that can you delve into the magnificent performance in the 2007 performance.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely, 8 May 2009
This is a great and funny performance of "La Fille Mal Gardee." Carlos Acosta's dancing is powerful and incredible, as always, and he is cheeky and charming as Colas. Marianela is also perfect as Lise. Her dancing is soft and graceful, and I think she deserves more notice at the Royal Ballet. I especially loved their grand pas-de-deux with all the ribbons. I was not sure about William Tuckett as the mother, just because his performance seemed a little overdone and his acting too exaggerated, but he was still great and his clog dance was good. It's still another great performance from the Royal Ballet.
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