A beautiful gift book packed with pictures from over twenty productions from the year 2018-19 at The Royal Ballet - a richly illustrated companion to The Royal Ballet company.

Two gala concerts performed at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London. The 1993 Winter Gala saw soprano Kiri Te Kanawa take to the stage in a performance of 'Vocalise' by Rachmaninov as well as ballerina Darcey Bussell who danced to scenes from Tchaikovsky's 'The Nutcracker' and 'Sleeping Beauty'. The 1996 Gala Concert invited Plácido Domingo who treated the audience to a rendition of 'Gold und Silber' by Franz Lehár and was then joined on stage by Veronica Villarroel for the 'Cherry Duet' from Pietro Mascagni's 'L'amico Fritz'.

This addition to the Royal Ballet Yearbook series includes extra editorial features and exclusive behind-the-scenes content - in addition to the usual selection of beautiful ballet images. This lavish book opens with a Welcome note by Royal Ballet Director Kevin O'Hare, followed by the company's news and promotions. There follows numerous superb photographs of the 2017-18 Season, which included a tribute to choreographer Kenneth MacMillan, marking the 25th anniversary of his death. As well as featuring well-known starts such as Natalia Osipova, Lauren Cuthbertson and Steven McRae, it also includes images of newer members and visiting companies such as Alvin Ailey Dance Theater. Finally the Yearbook offers lively and informative articles, including an article on the company's history by Sarah Crompton. The addition of rehearsal shots and headshots of the entire company make this is a richly illustrated companion to The Royal Ballet, its history, repertory, dancers and staff.

The Royal Ballet Yearbook series is back, with extra editorial features and exclusive behind-the-scenes content - in addition to the usual selection of beautiful ballet images. Featuring lavish photographs of last Season's performances, a special preview of the new Season and lively and informative articles, The Royal Ballet 2016/17 is a richly illustrated companion to The Royal Ballet, its history, repertory, dancers and staff.

Edward Watson takes the lead role in Kenneth MacMillan's production of Mayerling, filmed at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in 2009. The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House is conducted by Barry Wordsworth.

The Royal Ballet presents a stellar cast in Kenneth MacMillan's ballet, filmed in 1994 for the BBC, with John Lanchbery's sumptuous scoring of music by Franz Liszt. The dramatic soundscape is matched by MacMillan's penetrating interpretation of the events surrounding the double suicide of Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria-Hungary and his young mistress, Mary Vetsera, at Mayerling in January 1889. The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House is conducted by Barry Wordsworth.