Gounod: Faust DVD (The Royal Opera) 2019Gounods masterpiece is given the grandest of Royal Opera stagings in David McVicars richly layered and theatrically exuberant production, with the drama moved to Second Empire Paris, spectacular sets and costumes, and extensive dance. Michael Fabiano as a seductively witty Faust, Erwin Schrott as a devilish Mphistophls and Irina Lungu as a passionate Marguerite are joined by the Royal Opera Chorus and a cast of Royal Opera favourites. Dan Ettinger

Costume Designs: Fotini Dimou

Farnace: Jochen Kowalski

contains some of the most radiant choreography of his career

Donna Elvira’s Maid: Josephine Arder

Angel Archivists: David Alexander

with its vibrant sets and glittering costumes and featuring such iconic moments as the Rose Adage

Drawing inspiration from the rich archives and architecture her designs celebrate the enchanting experience of a night at the theatre

Year: 2019

and a lost key: Puccini’s passionate opera tells the story of a captivating romance set against the background of 19th-century Paris

The service allows you to own some of the beautiful artwork used to promote ballet and opera over the years

The Royal Ballet Principal dancer Marianela Nuñez delights as Princess Aurora

Steven McRae as the tap-dancing Mad Hatter and Laura Morera as the formidable Queen of Hearts