English national ballet presents a double bill featuring kenneth macmillans masterpiece song of the earth and frank andersens recreation of the beloved classic la sylphide performed for the first time in the uk r r song of the earth r inspired by mahlers haunting song cycle das lied von der erde macmillan brings music poetry and choreography together to capture the fragility of life and its constant renewal three central figures portray the bittersweet reality of love loss and mortal