Based on Gogol's fantastical and comical story of the devil's antics on Christmas Eve, this magical blend of opera and ballet is brought to life in Francesca Zambello's colorful production. Magnificent sets (Mikhail Mokrov) and costumes (Tatiana Noginova) as well as an outstanding, largely Russian cast ensure authenticity. Magnificent dances by the Royal Ballet and the Cossack dancers round off the spectacle. Filmed in high definition and recorded in real surround sound.