Details
The shepherd Aminta has fallen for the nymph Sylvia. As a disciple of the goddess Diana, she rejects his advances - until Eros intervenes... Sylvia and Aminta defy the jealous hunter Orion's attempts to take Sylvia for himself. Finally the couple is united, their union blessed by Diana.
Creatives/Company
Choreographer: Frederick Ashton
Director: Christopher Newton
Music: Leo Delibes
Design(s): Christopher Ironside (original design), Robin Ironside (original design), Peter Farmer (additional design)
Lighting: Mark Jonathan
Company: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Conductor: Simon Hewett