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The Firebird
directed by Andy Sommer; conducted by Pierre Boulez, 1925-2016; choreographed by Michel Fokine, 1880-1942; produced by Pierre-Martin Juban, fl. 2000; performed by Orchestre de Paris, in Boulez Live at the Louvre (EuroArts, 2010), 49 mins
This is a performance of The Firebird, performed by Orchestre de Paris, and conducted by Pierre Boulez.
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directed by Andy Sommer; conducted by Pierre Boulez, 1925-2016; choreographed by Michel Fokine, 1880-1942; produced by Pierre-Martin Juban, fl. 2000; performed by Orchestre de Paris, in Boulez Live at the Louvre (EuroArts, 2010), 49 mins
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This is a performance of The Firebird, performed by Orchestre de Paris, and conducted by Pierre Boulez.
Date Written / Recorded
2008-12-02
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Orchestre de Paris
Contributor
Michel Fokine, 1880-1942, Pierre Boulez, 1925-2016, Pierre-Martin Juban, fl. 2000, Igor Stravinsky, 1882-1971
Author / Creator
Michel Fokine, 1880-1942, Andy Sommer, Orchestre de Paris
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
EuroArts
Topic / Theme
Classical Music, Tsarevna, Firebird, Ivan Tsarevich, Koschei
Copyright Message
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The Kirov Celebrates Nijinsky: Firebird
directed by Ross MacGibbon, 1955-; conducted by Mikhail Agrest, fl. 2002; choreographed by Michel Fokine, 1880-1942; designed by Anatoly Nezhny, fl. 2002 and Anna Nezhny, fl. 2002, Vladimir Loukasevitch, fl. 1993-2008; performed by Vladimir Ponomarev, fl. 2002, Yana Serebriakova, fl. 1995, Andrei Yakovlev, fl. 2002 and Diana Vishneva, 1976-, Mariinsky Ballet, in The Kirov Celebrates Nijinsky: Firebird (Digital Classics Distribution), 51 mins
Firebird, together with other works originated during the Saisons Russes, lifted ballet from an art viewed as at best inconsiderable to one that electrified people across Europe. This Kirov staging of Fokine’s Firebird recreates the scenery and costumes created for the original production. Diana Vichneva dances...
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directed by Ross MacGibbon, 1955-; conducted by Mikhail Agrest, fl. 2002; choreographed by Michel Fokine, 1880-1942; designed by Anatoly Nezhny, fl. 2002 and Anna Nezhny, fl. 2002, Vladimir Loukasevitch, fl. 1993-2008; performed by Vladimir Ponomarev, fl. 2002, Yana Serebriakova, fl. 1995, Andrei Yakovlev, fl. 2002 and Diana Vishneva, 1976-, Mariinsky Ballet, in The Kirov Celebrates Nijinsky: Firebird (Digital Classics Distribution), 51 mins
Description
Firebird, together with other works originated during the Saisons Russes, lifted ballet from an art viewed as at best inconsiderable to one that electrified people across Europe. This Kirov staging of Fokine’s Firebird recreates the scenery and costumes created for the original production. Diana Vichneva dances the title role. This live recording comes from the Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris.
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Mariinsky Ballet, Vladimir Ponomarev, fl. 2002, Yana Serebriakova, fl. 1995, Andrei Yakovlev, fl. 2002, Diana Vishneva, 1976-
Contributor
Michel Fokine, 1880-1942, Mikhail Agrest, fl. 2002, Vladimir Loukasevitch, fl. 1993-2008, Igor Stravinsky, 1882-1971, Anatoly Nezhny, fl. 2002, Anna Nezhny, fl. 2002
Author / Creator
Michel Fokine, 1880-1942, Ross MacGibbon, 1955-, Mariinsky Ballet, Vladimir Ponomarev, fl. 2002, Yana Serebriakova, fl. 1995, Andrei Yakovlev, fl. 2002, Diana Vishneva, 1976-
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Digital Classics Distribution
Topic / Theme
Tsarevna, Firebird, Ivan Tsarevich, Koschei
Copyright Message
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Petrushka
directed by Thomas Grimm, 1942-; composed by Various Artists; conducted by Viktor Fedotov, 1933-2001; choreographed by Michel Fokine, 1880-1942; designed by Ves Harper, 1940-2004, Jørgen S. Johannessen; produced by Thomas Grimm, 1942-; performed by Igor Zelenski, 1969-, Yelena Pankova, Farukh Ruzimatov, 1963-, Lyubov Kunakova, 1951-, Eldar Aliev, fl. 1992, Yelena Yevteyeva, 1947-, Sergei Vikharev, 1962-2017, Konstantin Zaklinsky, 1955-, Altynai Asylmuratova, 1961-, Larissa Lezhnina, 1969- and Yulia Makhalina, 1968-, Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre (Kirov), St Petersburg and Mariinsky Ballet (ArtHaus Musik, 1991), 40 mins
Ballets in Profile: The Kirov Ballet St. Petersburg: Chopiniana, Petrushka, Barber’s Adagio, Le Corsaire (Pas de Deux), The Fairy Doll, Markitenka (Pas de Six), Paquita Not just in insider circles, the Russian Kirov Ballet of St. Petersburg is considered one of the world"s leading ballet ensembles. On this DVD v...
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directed by Thomas Grimm, 1942-; composed by Various Artists; conducted by Viktor Fedotov, 1933-2001; choreographed by Michel Fokine, 1880-1942; designed by Ves Harper, 1940-2004, Jørgen S. Johannessen; produced by Thomas Grimm, 1942-; performed by Igor Zelenski, 1969-, Yelena Pankova, Farukh Ruzimatov, 1963-, Lyubov Kunakova, 1951-, Eldar Aliev, fl. 1992, Yelena Yevteyeva, 1947-, Sergei Vikharev, 1962-2017, Konstantin Zaklinsky, 1955-, Altynai Asylmuratova, 1961-, Larissa Lezhnina, 1969- and Yulia Makhalina, 1968-, Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre (Kirov), St Petersburg and Mariinsky Ballet (ArtHaus Musik, 1991), 40 mins
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Ballets in Profile: The Kirov Ballet St. Petersburg: Chopiniana, Petrushka, Barber’s Adagio, Le Corsaire (Pas de Deux), The Fairy Doll, Markitenka (Pas de Six), Paquita Not just in insider circles, the Russian Kirov Ballet of St. Petersburg is considered one of the world"s leading ballet ensembles. On this DVD video the troupe finally presents a representative sampling of their extensive repertoire. Like a string of pearls, one highlight follow...
Ballets in Profile: The Kirov Ballet St. Petersburg: Chopiniana, Petrushka, Barber’s Adagio, Le Corsaire (Pas de Deux), The Fairy Doll, Markitenka (Pas de Six), Paquita Not just in insider circles, the Russian Kirov Ballet of St. Petersburg is considered one of the world"s leading ballet ensembles. On this DVD video the troupe finally presents a representative sampling of their extensive repertoire. Like a string of pearls, one highlight follows another. The music ranges from Frédéric Chopin and Igor Stravinsky"s "Petruschka" to Samuel Barber"s "Adagio for Strings," famous for its part in the foreboding film "Platoon." For an excellent overview of the work of the famous Kirov Ballet and ballet itself, this video is a must-have.
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Performer / Ensemble
Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre (Kirov), St Petersburg, Mariinsky Ballet, Igor Zelenski, 1969-, Yelena Pankova, Farukh Ruzimatov, 1963-, Lyubov Kunakova, 1951-, Eldar Aliev, fl. 1992, Yelena Yevteyeva, 1947-, Sergei Vikharev, 1962-2017, Konstantin Zaklinsky, 1955-, Altynai Asylmuratova, 1961-, Larissa Lezhnina, 1969-, Yulia Makhalina, 1968-
Contributor
Michel Fokine, 1880-1942, Viktor Fedotov, 1933-2001, Jørgen S. Johannessen, Thomas Grimm, 1942-, Igor Stravinsky, 1882-1971, Ves Harper, 1940-2004, Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre (Kirov), St Petersburg, Mariinsky Ballet
Author / Creator
Michel Fokine, 1880-1942, Various Artists, Thomas Grimm, 1942-, Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre (Kirov), St Petersburg, Mariinsky Ballet, Igor Zelenski, 1969-, Yelena Pankova, Farukh Ruzimatov, 1963-, Lyubov Kunakova, 1951-, Eldar Aliev, fl. 1992, Yelena Yevteyeva, 1947-, Sergei Vikharev, 1962-2017, Konstantin Zaklinsky, 1955-, Altynai Asylmuratova, 1961-, Larissa Lezhnina, 1969-, Yulia Makhali...
Michel Fokine, 1880-1942, Various Artists, Thomas Grimm, 1942-, Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre (Kirov), St Petersburg, Mariinsky Ballet, Igor Zelenski, 1969-, Yelena Pankova, Farukh Ruzimatov, 1963-, Lyubov Kunakova, 1951-, Eldar Aliev, fl. 1992, Yelena Yevteyeva, 1947-, Sergei Vikharev, 1962-2017, Konstantin Zaklinsky, 1955-, Altynai Asylmuratova, 1961-, Larissa Lezhnina, 1969-, Yulia Makhalina, 1968-
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Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
ArtHaus Musik
Topic / Theme
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Chopiniana
directed by Thomas Grimm, 1942-; composed by Various Artists; conducted by Viktor Fedotov, 1933-2001; choreographed by Michel Fokine, 1880-1942; designed by Ves Harper, 1940-2004, Jørgen S. Johannessen; produced by Thomas Grimm, 1942-; performed by Igor Zelenski, 1969-, Yelena Pankova, Farukh Ruzimatov, 1963-, Lyubov Kunakova, 1951-, Eldar Aliev, fl. 1992, Yelena Yevteyeva, 1947-, Sergei Vikharev, 1962-2017, Konstantin Zaklinsky, 1955-, Altynai Asylmuratova, 1961-, Larissa Lezhnina, 1969- and Yulia Makhalina, 1968-, Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre (Kirov), St Petersburg and Mariinsky Ballet (ArtHaus Musik, 1991), 32 mins
Ballets in Profile: The Kirov Ballet St. Petersburg: Chopiniana, Petrushka, Barber’s Adagio, Le Corsaire (Pas de Deux), The Fairy Doll, Markitenka (Pas de Six), Paquita Not just in insider circles, the Russian Kirov Ballet of St. Petersburg is considered one of the world"s leading ballet ensembles. On this DVD v...
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directed by Thomas Grimm, 1942-; composed by Various Artists; conducted by Viktor Fedotov, 1933-2001; choreographed by Michel Fokine, 1880-1942; designed by Ves Harper, 1940-2004, Jørgen S. Johannessen; produced by Thomas Grimm, 1942-; performed by Igor Zelenski, 1969-, Yelena Pankova, Farukh Ruzimatov, 1963-, Lyubov Kunakova, 1951-, Eldar Aliev, fl. 1992, Yelena Yevteyeva, 1947-, Sergei Vikharev, 1962-2017, Konstantin Zaklinsky, 1955-, Altynai Asylmuratova, 1961-, Larissa Lezhnina, 1969- and Yulia Makhalina, 1968-, Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre (Kirov), St Petersburg and Mariinsky Ballet (ArtHaus Musik, 1991), 32 mins
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Ballets in Profile: The Kirov Ballet St. Petersburg: Chopiniana, Petrushka, Barber’s Adagio, Le Corsaire (Pas de Deux), The Fairy Doll, Markitenka (Pas de Six), Paquita Not just in insider circles, the Russian Kirov Ballet of St. Petersburg is considered one of the world"s leading ballet ensembles. On this DVD video the troupe finally presents a representative sampling of their extensive repertoire. Like a string of pearls, one highlight follow...
Ballets in Profile: The Kirov Ballet St. Petersburg: Chopiniana, Petrushka, Barber’s Adagio, Le Corsaire (Pas de Deux), The Fairy Doll, Markitenka (Pas de Six), Paquita Not just in insider circles, the Russian Kirov Ballet of St. Petersburg is considered one of the world"s leading ballet ensembles. On this DVD video the troupe finally presents a representative sampling of their extensive repertoire. Like a string of pearls, one highlight follows another. The music ranges from Frédéric Chopin and Igor Stravinsky"s "Petruschka" to Samuel Barber"s "Adagio for Strings," famous for its part in the foreboding film "Platoon." For an excellent overview of the work of the famous Kirov Ballet and ballet itself, this video is a must-have.
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Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre (Kirov), St Petersburg, Mariinsky Ballet, Igor Zelenski, 1969-, Yelena Pankova, Farukh Ruzimatov, 1963-, Lyubov Kunakova, 1951-, Eldar Aliev, fl. 1992, Yelena Yevteyeva, 1947-, Sergei Vikharev, 1962-2017, Konstantin Zaklinsky, 1955-, Altynai Asylmuratova, 1961-, Larissa Lezhnina, 1969-, Yulia Makhalina, 1968-
Contributor
Michel Fokine, 1880-1942, Viktor Fedotov, 1933-2001, Jørgen S. Johannessen, Thomas Grimm, 1942-, Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin, 1810-1849, Ves Harper, 1940-2004, Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre (Kirov), St Petersburg, Mariinsky Ballet
Author / Creator
Michel Fokine, 1880-1942, Various Artists, Thomas Grimm, 1942-, Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre (Kirov), St Petersburg, Mariinsky Ballet, Igor Zelenski, 1969-, Yelena Pankova, Farukh Ruzimatov, 1963-, Lyubov Kunakova, 1951-, Eldar Aliev, fl. 1992, Yelena Yevteyeva, 1947-, Sergei Vikharev, 1962-2017, Konstantin Zaklinsky, 1955-, Altynai Asylmuratova, 1961-, Larissa Lezhnina, 1969-, Yulia Makhali...
Michel Fokine, 1880-1942, Various Artists, Thomas Grimm, 1942-, Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre (Kirov), St Petersburg, Mariinsky Ballet, Igor Zelenski, 1969-, Yelena Pankova, Farukh Ruzimatov, 1963-, Lyubov Kunakova, 1951-, Eldar Aliev, fl. 1992, Yelena Yevteyeva, 1947-, Sergei Vikharev, 1962-2017, Konstantin Zaklinsky, 1955-, Altynai Asylmuratova, 1961-, Larissa Lezhnina, 1969-, Yulia Makhalina, 1968-
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Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
ArtHaus Musik
Topic / Theme
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The Dying Swan
composed by Camille Saint-Saëns, 1835-1921 (1886); choreographed by Michel Fokine, 1880-1942; produced by Carl Simons and Julia Matheson, NVC Arts; performed by Olga Moiseyeva (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 1995), 4 mins
From the early 20th century, the Maryinsky Ballet, later the Kirov, dazzled audiences with the beauty of dance. This fascinating footage of many of the company’s greatest dancers draws on five years’ research in Russia’s film archives. Extracts from: Swan Lake, Raymonda, Viennese Waltz, Reflection, Le Corsai...
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composed by Camille Saint-Saëns, 1835-1921 (1886); choreographed by Michel Fokine, 1880-1942; produced by Carl Simons and Julia Matheson, NVC Arts; performed by Olga Moiseyeva (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 1995), 4 mins
Description
From the early 20th century, the Maryinsky Ballet, later the Kirov, dazzled audiences with the beauty of dance. This fascinating footage of many of the company’s greatest dancers draws on five years’ research in Russia’s film archives. Extracts from: Swan Lake, Raymonda, Viennese Waltz, Reflection, Le Corsaire, Laurencia, The Tale of Serf Nikish, The Dying Swan, Pas de Quatre, Syrinx, Spartacus, Romeo and Juliet, The Ice Maiden, Les Sylphides
Date Written / Recorded
1886
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Olga Moiseyeva
Contributor
Michel Fokine, 1880-1942, Carl Simons, Julia Matheson, NVC Arts
Author / Creator
Michel Fokine, 1880-1942, Camille Saint-Saëns, 1835-1921, Olga Moiseyeva
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
C Major Entertainment
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The Kirov Celebrates Nijinsky: Le Spectre de la Rose
directed by Ross MacGibbon, 1955-; conducted by Mikhail Agrest, fl. 2002; choreographed by Michel Fokine, 1880-1942; designed by Léon Bakst, 1866-1924, Vladimir Loukasevitch, fl. 1993-2008; performed by Igor Kolb, 1977- and Zhanna Ayupova, fl. 2002, in The Kirov Celebrates Nijinsky: Le Spectre de la Rose (Digital Classics Distribution), 11 mins
Created by Fokine to the music of Weber’s Invitation to the Dance, Le Spectre de la rose is one of the choreographer’s most poetic creations. With Zhanna Ayupova as the young girl who dreams that the spirit of the rose (Igor Kolb) enters her window and dances with her before disappearing with a spectacular lea...
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directed by Ross MacGibbon, 1955-; conducted by Mikhail Agrest, fl. 2002; choreographed by Michel Fokine, 1880-1942; designed by Léon Bakst, 1866-1924, Vladimir Loukasevitch, fl. 1993-2008; performed by Igor Kolb, 1977- and Zhanna Ayupova, fl. 2002, in The Kirov Celebrates Nijinsky: Le Spectre de la Rose (Digital Classics Distribution), 11 mins
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Created by Fokine to the music of Weber’s Invitation to the Dance, Le Spectre de la rose is one of the choreographer’s most poetic creations. With Zhanna Ayupova as the young girl who dreams that the spirit of the rose (Igor Kolb) enters her window and dances with her before disappearing with a spectacular leap, this Kirov staging recreates the original décor designed by Léon Bakst, the charm of which lies in its subtle understanding of the...
Created by Fokine to the music of Weber’s Invitation to the Dance, Le Spectre de la rose is one of the choreographer’s most poetic creations. With Zhanna Ayupova as the young girl who dreams that the spirit of the rose (Igor Kolb) enters her window and dances with her before disappearing with a spectacular leap, this Kirov staging recreates the original décor designed by Léon Bakst, the charm of which lies in its subtle understanding of the romantic ethos of the 1830s-1840s. This live recording comes from the Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris
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Performer / Ensemble
Igor Kolb, 1977-, Zhanna Ayupova, fl. 2002
Contributor
Michel Fokine, 1880-1942, Mikhail Agrest, fl. 2002, Léon Bakst, 1866-1924, Vladimir Loukasevitch, fl. 1993-2008, Hector Berlioz, 1803-1869
Author / Creator
Michel Fokine, 1880-1942, Ross MacGibbon, 1955-, Igor Kolb, 1977-, Zhanna Ayupova, fl. 2002
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Digital Classics Distribution
Topic / Theme
Rose, Young Girl
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The Kirov Celebrates Nijinsky: Shéhérazade
directed by Ross MacGibbon, 1955-; conducted by Mikhail Agrest, fl. 2002; choreographed by Michel Fokine, 1880-1942; designed by Léon Bakst, 1866-1924, Anatoly Nezhny, fl. 2002 and Anna Nezhny, fl. 2002, Anatoly Nezhny, fl. 2002, Anna Nezhny, fl. 2002 and Léon Bakst, 1866-1924, Vladimir Loukasevitch, fl. 1993-2008; performed by Galina Rakhmanova, fl. 2002, Alexandra Iosifidi, fl. 2002, Yana Serebriakova, fl. 1995, Igor Petrov, fl. 1981-2002, Andrei Yakovlev, fl. 2002, Vladimir Ponomarev, fl. 2002, Farukh Ruzimatov, 1963- and Svetlana Zakharova, 1979-, in The Kirov Celebrates Nijinsky: Shéhérazade (Digital Classics Distribution), 38 mins
Sheherazade is based on the first story of The Thousand and One Nights and danced to music by Rimsky-Korsakov. When it was first staged, with Nijinsky in the role of the Golden Slave, Mikhail Fokine’s choreography of the exotic and passionate tale was a huge success. The ballet’s triumph was also due to the fa...
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directed by Ross MacGibbon, 1955-; conducted by Mikhail Agrest, fl. 2002; choreographed by Michel Fokine, 1880-1942; designed by Léon Bakst, 1866-1924, Anatoly Nezhny, fl. 2002 and Anna Nezhny, fl. 2002, Anatoly Nezhny, fl. 2002, Anna Nezhny, fl. 2002 and Léon Bakst, 1866-1924, Vladimir Loukasevitch, fl. 1993-2008; performed by Galina Rakhmanova, fl. 2002, Alexandra Iosifidi, fl. 2002, Yana Serebriakova, fl. 1995, Igor Petrov, fl. 1981-2002, Andrei Yakovlev, fl. 2002, Vladimir Ponomarev, fl. 2002, Farukh Ruzimatov, 1963- and Svetlana Zakharova, 1979-, in The Kirov Celebrates Nijinsky: Shéhérazade (Digital Classics Distribution), 38 mins
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Sheherazade is based on the first story of The Thousand and One Nights and danced to music by Rimsky-Korsakov. When it was first staged, with Nijinsky in the role of the Golden Slave, Mikhail Fokine’s choreography of the exotic and passionate tale was a huge success. The ballet’s triumph was also due to the fabulous set and costume designs of Léon Bakst. This Kirov staging recreates Bakst’s designs. Svetlana Zakharova dances the title role...
Sheherazade is based on the first story of The Thousand and One Nights and danced to music by Rimsky-Korsakov. When it was first staged, with Nijinsky in the role of the Golden Slave, Mikhail Fokine’s choreography of the exotic and passionate tale was a huge success. The ballet’s triumph was also due to the fabulous set and costume designs of Léon Bakst. This Kirov staging recreates Bakst’s designs. Svetlana Zakharova dances the title role, with Farukh Ruzimatov as the slave lover she risks all for. This live recording was made at the Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris.
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Performer / Ensemble
Galina Rakhmanova, fl. 2002, Alexandra Iosifidi, fl. 2002, Yana Serebriakova, fl. 1995, Igor Petrov, fl. 1981-2002, Andrei Yakovlev, fl. 2002, Vladimir Ponomarev, fl. 2002, Farukh Ruzimatov, 1963-, Svetlana Zakharova, 1979-
Contributor
Michel Fokine, 1880-1942, Mikhail Agrest, fl. 2002, Anatoly Nezhny, fl. 2002, Anna Nezhny, fl. 2002, Léon Bakst, 1866-1924, Vladimir Loukasevitch, fl. 1993-2008, Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov, 1844-1908
Author / Creator
Michel Fokine, 1880-1942, Ross MacGibbon, 1955-, Galina Rakhmanova, fl. 2002, Alexandra Iosifidi, fl. 2002, Yana Serebriakova, fl. 1995, Igor Petrov, fl. 1981-2002, Andrei Yakovlev, fl. 2002, Vladimir Ponomarev, fl. 2002, Farukh Ruzimatov, 1963-, Svetlana Zakharova, 1979-
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Digital Classics Distribution
Topic / Theme
Grand Eunuch, Shahryars's Brother, Shahryar, Golden Slave, Scheherazade
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Les Sylphides
directed by John Vernon, 1927-; composed by Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin, 1810-1849; conducted by Alexander Kopylov, 1854-1911; choreographed by Michel Fokine, 1880-1942; produced by Entertainment Corporation Concerts and Arts and British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Bolshoi Ballet and Orchestra of London (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 1986), 31 mins
Bolshoi is Russian for great, an often over-worked adjective, but in the case of the Bolshoi Ballet, it is a worthy description of the world’s most famous ballet company. On this tour to the UK, the Bolshoi proved that it is a company of absolutes, in flamboyance and daring, brilliance and technical execution; a...
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directed by John Vernon, 1927-; composed by Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin, 1810-1849; conducted by Alexander Kopylov, 1854-1911; choreographed by Michel Fokine, 1880-1942; produced by Entertainment Corporation Concerts and Arts and British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Bolshoi Ballet and Orchestra of London (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 1986), 31 mins
Description
Bolshoi is Russian for great, an often over-worked adjective, but in the case of the Bolshoi Ballet, it is a worthy description of the world’s most famous ballet company. On this tour to the UK, the Bolshoi proved that it is a company of absolutes, in flamboyance and daring, brilliance and technical execution; and these triumphant qualities are captured for posterity in a divertissement programme which shows off the Bolshoi’s top ranking solo...
Bolshoi is Russian for great, an often over-worked adjective, but in the case of the Bolshoi Ballet, it is a worthy description of the world’s most famous ballet company. On this tour to the UK, the Bolshoi proved that it is a company of absolutes, in flamboyance and daring, brilliance and technical execution; and these triumphant qualities are captured for posterity in a divertissement programme which shows off the Bolshoi’s top ranking soloists at their bravura best.
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Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Bolshoi Ballet, Orchestra of London
Contributor
Michel Fokine, 1880-1942, Alexander Kopylov, 1854-1911, Entertainment Corporation Concerts and Arts, British Broadcasting Corporation, Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin, 1810-1849
Author / Creator
Michel Fokine, 1880-1942, Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin, 1810-1849, John Vernon, 1927-, Bolshoi Ballet, Orchestra of London
Date Published / Released
1986
Publisher
C Major Entertainment
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1986 C Major Entertainment
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Les Sylphides
composed by Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin, 1810-1849; choreographed by Michel Fokine, 1880-1942; produced by Carl Simons and Julia Matheson, NVC Arts; performed by Galina Ulanova, 1910-1998 and Vladimir Preobrazhensky, Bolshoi Ballet (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 1995), 5 mins
The Bolshoi Ballet’s first tours abroad in the mid-20th century revealed the classic Bolshoi style – a thrilling athleticism that never lost the essential beauty of the dance. This fascinating footage of many of the company’s greatest dancers draws on five years’ research in Russia’s film archives. Extra...
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composed by Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin, 1810-1849; choreographed by Michel Fokine, 1880-1942; produced by Carl Simons and Julia Matheson, NVC Arts; performed by Galina Ulanova, 1910-1998 and Vladimir Preobrazhensky, Bolshoi Ballet (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 1995), 5 mins
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The Bolshoi Ballet’s first tours abroad in the mid-20th century revealed the classic Bolshoi style – a thrilling athleticism that never lost the essential beauty of the dance. This fascinating footage of many of the company’s greatest dancers draws on five years’ research in Russia’s film archives. Extracts from: Les Sylphides, Moment Musical, Moszkowski Waltz, Swan Lake, Ribbon Dance, Boston Waltz, The Nutcracker, Le Corsaire, Laurenci...
The Bolshoi Ballet’s first tours abroad in the mid-20th century revealed the classic Bolshoi style – a thrilling athleticism that never lost the essential beauty of the dance. This fascinating footage of many of the company’s greatest dancers draws on five years’ research in Russia’s film archives. Extracts from: Les Sylphides, Moment Musical, Moszkowski Waltz, Swan Lake, Ribbon Dance, Boston Waltz, The Nutcracker, Le Corsaire, Laurencia, Don Quixote, Spartacus, Shuraleh, Étude, The Fountain of Bakhchiserai, The Flames of Paris, Ravel Waltzes, Paganini, The Little Humpbacked Horse.
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Dance
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Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Bolshoi Ballet, Galina Ulanova, 1910-1998, Vladimir Preobrazhensky
Contributor
Michel Fokine, 1880-1942, Carl Simons, Julia Matheson, NVC Arts, Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin, 1810-1849
Author / Creator
Michel Fokine, 1880-1942, Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin, 1810-1849, Bolshoi Ballet, Galina Ulanova, 1910-1998, Vladimir Preobrazhensky
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
C Major Entertainment
Copyright Message
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The Dying Swan
composed by Camille Saint-Saëns, 1835-1921 (1886); choreographed by Michel Fokine, 1880-1942; produced by Carl Simons and Julia Matheson, NVC Arts; performed by Natalia Makarova, 1940- (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 1995), 3 mins
From the early 20th century, the Maryinsky Ballet, later the Kirov, dazzled audiences with the beauty of dance. This fascinating footage of many of the company’s greatest dancers draws on five years’ research in Russia’s film archives. Extracts from: Swan Lake, Raymonda, Viennese Waltz, Reflection, Le Corsai...
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composed by Camille Saint-Saëns, 1835-1921 (1886); choreographed by Michel Fokine, 1880-1942; produced by Carl Simons and Julia Matheson, NVC Arts; performed by Natalia Makarova, 1940- (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 1995), 3 mins
Description
From the early 20th century, the Maryinsky Ballet, later the Kirov, dazzled audiences with the beauty of dance. This fascinating footage of many of the company’s greatest dancers draws on five years’ research in Russia’s film archives. Extracts from: Swan Lake, Raymonda, Viennese Waltz, Reflection, Le Corsaire, Laurencia, The Tale of Serf Nikish, The Dying Swan, Pas de Quatre, Syrinx, Spartacus, Romeo and Juliet, The Ice Maiden, Les Sylphides
Date Written / Recorded
1886
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Natalia Makarova, 1940-
Contributor
Michel Fokine, 1880-1942, Carl Simons, Julia Matheson, NVC Arts
Author / Creator
Michel Fokine, 1880-1942, Camille Saint-Saëns, 1835-1921, Natalia Makarova, 1940-
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
C Major Entertainment
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1995 C Major Entertainment
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