Delibes: Coppélia, Ballet DVD production

Opus Arte: OA 1316D. Coppélia, a light-hearted 19th century ballet classic.

“A mechanical doll created by the toy-maker Dr. Coppelius, is so life-like that some believe she is his daughter. The mistake leads to intrigue and jealousy in this 3-act ballet classic, based on a story by E.T.A. Hoffmann. The intricate choreography is set to Delibes’s delightful score. Leo Delibes (1836-91), French composer, premiered in Paris, May, 1870.”