Based on Gogol's fantastical and comic story of the Devil's antics on Christmas Eve , this magical blend of opera and ballet is brought to vivid life in Francesca Zambello's colourful production.
Magnificent set designs ( Mikhail Mokrov ) and costumes ( Tatiana Noginova ) , and an excellent , largely Russian cast provide authenticity.
Splendid dancing by The Royal Ballet and Cossack dancers completes the spectacle.
Filmed in High Definition and recorded in true surround sound.#XX#