Music by Léo Delibes Choreography by Frederick Ashton
Choreography revived by Christopher Newton Coaches for the Mariinsky Theatre production: Anna Trévien and Susan Jones Set and Costume Design: Christopher and Robin Ironside Additional Designs: Peter Farmer Original Lighting: Mark Jonathan
World premiere of the ballet Sylvia (choreography by Louis Mérante): 14 June 1876, Opéra de Paris, Paris Premiere of Frederick Ashton’s version: 3 September 1952, Royal Opera House, London Premiere at the Mariinsky Theatre (choreography by Frederick Ashton): 3 April 2014
Running time 2 hours 30 minutes The performance has two intervals