Description
Ivan the Terrible - Ballet Performance DVD
UPC: 807280724790
Product Features
- Title: Ivan the Terrible
- Format: DVD
- Label: Arthaus Musik
- Conductor: Vello Pähn
- Choreography: Yuri Grigorovich
- Music: Sergei Prokofiev
- Performers:Recorded: Live from the Opéra national de Paris, 2003
- Nicolas Le Riche as Ivan
- Eleonora Abbagnato as Anastasia
- Karl Paquette as Kurbsky
- Corps de Ballet and Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris
- Picture Format: 16:9
- Sound Format: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.0, DTS 5.0
- Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
- Running Time: 114 minutes
- DVD Type: DVD 9/NTSC
- FSK Rating: 6
- Produced by: Opéra national de Paris, CLC Productions
- Subtitles: [Details not provided]
Overview
Experience the grandeur of Ivan the Terrible, a ballet in two acts with 18 tableaux, choreographed by Yuri Grigorovich and set to the powerful music of Sergei Prokofiev. This stunning performance, captured live at the Opéra national de Paris in 2003, features Nicolas Le Riche in the titular role, with Eleonora Abbagnato and Karl Paquette in supporting roles. The production showcases the impeccable artistry of the Ballet de l'Opéra national de Paris, under the masterful direction of Yuri Grigorovich, with sets and costumes by Simon Virsaladzé. The rich, dynamic soundscapes of Prokofiev's score are brought to life by the Orchestre de l'Opéra national de Paris, conducted by Vello Pähn.
Interesting Facts
- Ivan the Terrible is a ballet originally choreographed by Yuri Grigorovich, a renowned Russian choreographer best known for his work with the Bolshoi Ballet.
- Sergei Prokofiev composed the music for the 1944 film Ivan the Terrible, directed by Sergei Eisenstein, and the score was later adapted for the ballet.
- The role of Ivan is played by Nicolas Le Riche, an étoile (star dancer) of the Paris Opera Ballet, known for his powerful stage presence and technical skill.
- This performance also features the participation of the Maîtrise des Hauts-de-Seine children's choir, adding a hauntingly beautiful dimension to the ballet.
- The set and costume design by Simon Virsaladzé enhances the historical and dramatic atmosphere of the production, reflecting the opulence and intrigue of Ivan the Terrible's reign.
Track Listing
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Act I
- Tableau 1: Introduction
- Tableau 2: Coronation
- Tableau 3: Ivan’s Monologue
- Tableau 4: The Wedding
- Tableau 5: Celebration
- Tableau 6: Plotting
- Tableau 7: Conspiracy
- Tableau 8: Anastasia’s Dance
- Tableau 9: Ivan’s Dance
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Act II
- Tableau 10: The Oath
- Tableau 11: The Banquet
- Tableau 12: The Rebellion
- Tableau 13: The Siege
- Tableau 14: The Destruction
- Tableau 15: The Death of Anastasia
- Tableau 16: Ivan’s Lament
- Tableau 17: The Return
- Tableau 18: Finale
Publishers
- Arthaus Musik - A leading label known for its high-quality productions of classical music, opera, and ballet performances.
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