Marianela Nuñez delights as Princess Aurora, with Vadim Muntagirov as her Prince Florimund, in this performance of a timeless classic.
Sleeping Beauty (2017)
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Ballet

the royal ballet presents
With exquisite movement, sumptuous visuals, and a score that wraps around you like a spell, this Beauty isn’t just a revival but a celebration of what ballet can be—majestic, timeless, and deeply moving. Director Monica Mason stays true to the original vision while conjuring a fairy-tale world where every set piece is steeped in enchantment. Marius Petipa's 19th-century choreography is beautifully enriched by contributions from Frederick Ashton, Anthony Dowell, and Christopher Wheeldon for The Royal Ballet. Aurora's journey from innocence to maturity is expressed through intricate choreography that demands both technical mastery and storytelling finesse. The iconic "Rose Adagio," where Aurora greets her royal suitors, showcases breathtaking skill. Equally captivating is the final pas de deux, which brings the ballet to its triumphant close.
“The Sleeping Beauty holds a unique place in the history of The Royal Ballet: it was the work chosen to reopen the Royal Opera House in 1946 after the Second World War. The ballet preserves the 1890 choreography of Marius Petipa, with additional staging by Frederick Ashton, Anthony Dowell, and Christopher Wheeldon, steps of such complexity that they remain the ultimate test of classical mastery.”
— Marquee TV Content Curator