Acis and Galatea (The Royal Ballet / The Royal Opera) (2009)
• March 31st, 2009 • 1h 50min
TV Movie, Music
Overview
The Royal Ballet and the Royal Opera collaborate in Wayne McGregor's production of Handel and Gay's classic opera, in which the nymph Galatea falls in love with a shepherd named Acis.
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