Ravel's work was choreographed by Frederick Ashton for a staging by Sadler's Wells Ballet (now The Royal Ballet) at Covent Garden on 5 April 1951, with Margot Fonteyn as Chloe and Michael Somes as Daphnis; decor was by John Craxton.
A treat for adults and children alike - and following this ballet's successful premiere in Spain, "Snow White" is now available to all. Covent Garden's celebrated prima ballerina Tamara Rojo took time off from the Royal Ballet to return home and star in this delightful version of the beloved fairy...