This delightful ballet tells the story of Dr Coppelius, an eccentric toymaker, who attempts to bring life to his beautiful doll Coppélia. He is foiled by the mischevious Swanilda, who masquerades as Coppélia and saves her love, Franz, from the Doctor's magic. Recorded live at the Sydney Opera House, this acclaimed production by Dame Peggy van Praagh, the founding Artistic Director of the Australian Ballet, is a triumph.
Virginia Lumsden | Director |
Charles Nuitter | Writer |
Kristian Fredrikson | Costume Design |
Noel Smith | Conductor |
Léo Delibes | Music |
Peggy van Praagh | Choreographer |
William Aker | Lighting Design |
E. T. A. Hoffmann | Story |
George Ogilvie | Production Director |
Donn Hogan | Film Processor |