J080 DVD Ballet Coppélia Paris Opera Ballet Dorothée Gilbert Image Quality: DVD quality from the 2011s Running Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Recorded: March 2011 at the Palais Garnier, Paris Opera [Cast] Swanilda: Dorothée Gilbert Franz: Mathias Heymann Coppelius: José Martinez Spalanzani: Fabrice Bourgeois and others from the Paris Opera Ballet Orchestra: Orchestre Colonne, conducted by Koen Kessels Manufacturer's Description Patrice Bart, who has expressed his unique world with new productions of classical works, what kind of tricks will he use for the mechanical doll "Coppélia"? Bart returned to the world of fantasy and madness of the original "The Sandman". The core of the story is the mysterious middle-aged man Coppelius, who tries to give life to the image of a woman he once loved. Swanilda, who has a lover but is attracted to him, receives a key from the old scholar Spalanzani who helps him and goes to Coppelius' workshop. What was there... José Martinez, without hesitation in a dark suit, danced the shadows and sex appeal of a man who is no longer young to the fullest. No matter how difficult the steps, he makes it look easy when he dances, and his elegance and dignity are expressed as the best Coppelius. On the other hand, Dorothée Gilbert and Mathias Heymann are the young and energetic lovers. Dorothée shows off her wonderful footwork by imitating a doll, and Mathias embodies youth with elegant jumps and turns. What role will the motifs that also appear in the classics, such as butterflies, dolls, wheat ears, and door keys, play in Bart's world? Will Coppelius be able to fulfill his wishes...? The new version's unique production is also a highlight.