More than ever, Ella’s performance brings out the sense of romance in the role. Technically, Albrecht is a snake, a betrothed nobleman disguising himself to pursue a peasant girl.
His sensitive face framed by thick, wavy dark hair, Ella is youthful in appearance, but brings the presence needed to portray the princely Albrecht. This performance of Peter Wright’s highly traditional production of Giselle brought a significant role debut, as young Australian Benjamin Ella premiered as Albrecht, which is the biggest role to date in his young career at the Royal Ballet.įrom his very first entrance, crimson cape billowing in his wake, Melbourne-born dancer Ella beams with serene confidence as he capably demonstrates the security and depth of his talent. The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House is conducted by Bertrand de Billy.Royal Opera House, London – until 9 March 2018
The piece is inspired by the true story of Anna Anderson, a woman who believed herself to be Anastasia, the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II and the only survivor from the assasination of the Romanovs in 1918.īased on the classic fairytale, Cinderella, Laurent Pelly’s production of Massenet’s opera stars Joyce DiDonato in the title role, with Alice Coote as Prince Charming and Eglise Guttiérez as Fairy Godmother. Later this week, we’re being treated to a YouTube premiere of ballet director Kenneth MacMillan’s beautiful new production. Last weekend, we also saw Richard Eyre’s classic production of Verdi’s La traviata in full, starring Renée Fleming and Joseph Calleja – who took Instagram audiences behind the scenes at the Royal Opera House before the show. Other performances so far have included Handel’s opera, Acis and Galatea, on 3 April, Mozart’s Così fan tutte on 10 April, and ballets The Metamorphosis and The Winter’s Tale on on 17 April and 1 May respectively.
Live broadcasts commenced on 27 March and are now available on demand, with The Royal Ballet’s 2010 production of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf the first to be performed online.
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