Faber Pocket Guide to Ballet BookA must have companion for ballet lovers, this compact yet comprehensive guide explores over eighty classical and contemporary ballets performed by leading international companies. Whether you're a seasoned ballet goer or attending your first performance, this guide offers rich insights into the world of dance. Key Features: Covers over 80 classical and modern ballets Clear summaries of each ballets plot Insight into key themes and artistic style

is so life-like that some believe she is his daughter

Plus: Illustrated synopsis of the opera

"Nothing short of a triumph" Evening Standard

Theseus: Johan Reuter

she has performed all the leading roles in the classical

and the distorting mirror of memory

Peter: Kilian Smith

It was originally staged as part of a double-bill with McGregor's production of Dido and Aeneas

Duration: 104 mins

the famous clog dance

Capturing peak virtuosity

Plácido Domingo