Description

Gala Mariinsky: A Celebration of Excellence at the Mariinsky Theatre | DVD

UPC: 807280221398

Product Features

Performers:Orchestra: Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra
- Opera Singers: Anna Netrebko, Olga Borodina, Ekaterina Semenchuk, Sergei Semishkur, Plácido Domingo, Alexei Markov, Yevgeny Nikitin, Ildar Abdrazakov, René Pape, Mikhail Petrenko
- Ballet Dancers: Diana Vishneva, Yekaterina Kondaurova, Ulyana Lopatkina, Vladimir Shklyarov, Oxana Skorik, Anastasia Kolegova, Olga Esina, Kim Kimin
- Instrumental Soloists: Denis Matsuev (Piano), Leonidas Kavakos (Violin), Yuri Bashmet (Viola)
Conductor: Valery Gergiev
Stage Director: Vasily Barkhatov
Duration: 120 minutes
Sound Format: PCM Stereo
Picture Format: 16:9
Language: Russian
Subtitles: None specified
Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
Production: Mariinsky Theatre, Telmondis, Arte France, Mezzo, France Television, Channel One Russia
DVD Release Year: 2014
Studio: Arthaus Musik GmbH

Overview

The Gala Mariinsky DVD captures the grandeur and artistic brilliance of the Mariinsky Theatre, one of the world's most prestigious cultural institutions. Recorded live at the Mariinsky II, this event celebrated the inauguration of the new stage on May 2, 2013. Under the leadership of the legendary conductor Valery Gergiev, this gala features stellar performances by some of the most acclaimed opera singers, ballet dancers, and instrumentalists in the world, including Anna Netrebko, Plácido Domingo, and Diana Vishneva. This extraordinary event brings together the full spectrum of Mariinsky's artistic companies: opera, ballet, chorus, and orchestra, showcasing the institution's unmatched talent and versatility.

Interesting Facts

Mariinsky Theatre: Founded in the 18th century, the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia, has been a cornerstone of the performing arts for over two centuries. It is renowned for its exceptional productions in opera, ballet, and orchestral music.
Valery Gergiev: As the Artistic and General Director, Gergiev has played a pivotal role in the Mariinsky's global reputation, leading the theatre into a new era with the opening of the Mariinsky II.
Diana Vishneva: A principal dancer at the Mariinsky, Vishneva is celebrated for her extraordinary technique and expressive depth, making her one of the most distinguished ballerinas of her generation.
Unique Collaboration: This gala was a coproduction involving major international cultural broadcasters, highlighting the global significance of the Mariinsky Theatre.

Track Listing

Opera Selections

Featured Artists: Anna Netrebko, Olga Borodina, Plácido Domingo, René Pape, and others
Ensemble: Academy of Young Singers, Children Chorus, and Chorus of the Mariinsky Theatre

Ballet Performances

Featured Artists: Diana Vishneva, Yekaterina Kondaurova, Ulyana Lopatkina, Vladimir Shklyarov, and others
Ensemble: Soloists and corps de ballet of the Mariinsky Theatre, Vaganova Ballet Academy

Instrumental Performances