Description

Don Quixote: Nureyev’s Enchanting Ballet Spectacle at Teatro alla Scala (DVD Video)

Product Information

UPC: 814337013578
Product Type: DVD Video
Title: Don Quixote
Production: Recorded live at Teatro alla Scala, Milan
Composer: Ludwig Minkus
Orchestration and Adaptation: John Lanchbery
Featured Cast:
- Kitri/Dulcinea: Natalia Osipova
- Sancho Panza: Leonid Sarafanov
- Additional roles include performances by Giuseppe Conte, Gianluca Schiavoni, Matthew Endicott, Riccardo Massimi, and others
Performing Ensemble:
- Ballet Company and Orchestra of Teatro alla Scala
Key Creative Team:
- Choreography: Rudolf Nureyev (with supervision by Maina Gielgud)
- Ballet Director: Makhari Vaziev
- Set Design: Raffaele Del Savio
- Costume Design: Anna Anni (supervised by Irene Monti)
- Lighting Design: Marco Filibeck, Emanuela Montanari, Luigi Saruggia, Caroline Westcombe, Vittoria Valerio
- Video Director: Patrizia Cormine
- Conductor: Alexander Titov

Overview

Step into an enchanting world where commedia dell'arte meets classical ballet in Rudolf Nureyev’s celebrated production of Don Quixote. Performed at the legendary Teatro alla Scala, this ballet fuses spectacular choreography with vivid, colorful designs by Raffaele Del Savio and Anna Anni, transporting audiences to an imaginative Spain of gypsy dances, spirited fandangos, daring matadors, and whimsical windmills. With Natalia Osipova as the radiant Kitri/Dulcinea and Leonid Sarafanov delivering a compelling performance as Sancho Panza, this production bursts with sparkling energy and choreographic splendor, ensuring an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Product Features

Format & Medium: DVD Video
Picture Format: 16:9, Filmed in High Definition (NTSC)
Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, DTS 5.1
Region: Worldwide
Running Time: 120 minutes
Special Note: Copy protected; intended for private home viewing only.

Interesting Facts

Legendary Choreography:
Rudolf Nureyev’s visionary interpretation of Don Quixote has made this ballet one of the most beloved productions worldwide, celebrated for its innovative fusion of traditional and contemporary elements.
Visual Feast:
The production dazzles with vibrant set and costume designs that capture the magical allure of Spain—from the lively streets filled with gypsy dances to the serene charm of the Garden of the Dryads.
Dynamic Performance:
With Natalia Osipova and Leonid Sarafanov leading a stellar cast, the performance radiates with freshness, joy, and a dramatic energy that captivates audiences, transporting them to an enchanted realm.

Publishers

A production of Teatro alla Scala in cooperation with UNITEL.
© 2015 C Major Entertainment GmbH, Berlin. All rights reserved. This programme is under copyright protection and intended for private home viewing only.

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