La Dame aux Camélias – Paris Opera Ballet (Opus Arte) 2 DVD Set

UPC: 809478010081

Product Features:

• Choreographer: John Neumeier
• Music: Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)
• Singers and Dancers:Orchestra and Chorus: Paris Opera Orchestra
  • Marguerite Gautier (Étoile): Agnès Letestu
  • Armand Duval: Stéphane Bullion
  • Manon Lescaut (Étoile): Dorothée Gilbert
  • Monsieur Duval: Michaël Denard
  • Premiers Danseurs: Eve Grinsztajn, Karl Paquette, José Martinez
  • Artiste invité: Laurent Novis
• Musical Director: Michael Schmidtsdorff
• Set & Costume Designer: Jürgen Rose
• Lighting Designer: Rolf Warter
• Audio Formats: Stereo
• Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian
• DVD Format: NTSC, compatible with PAL systems
• Region Code: All regions
• Running Time: Approx. 191 minutes
• Extra Features: Illustrated synopsis, cast gallery, and a documentary Flashback on Lady of the Camellias by Reiner E. Moritz & Stéphane Loison

Overview

La Dame aux Camélias, choreographed by John Neumeier and based on the iconic novel by Alexandre Dumas, comes to life through the Paris Opera Ballet. This ballet tells the tragic and passionate story of Marguerite Gautier and Armand Duval, set to the music of Frédéric Chopin. The ballet unfolds as a drama-within-a-drama, with Marguerite and Armand’s love story starting at a performance of Manon Lescaut.

Filmed live at the Palais Garnier, this production showcases the artistic prowess of the Paris Opera Ballet's star dancers, including Agnès Letestu as Marguerite and Stéphane Bullion as Armand. The grand stage design and refined choreography, coupled with Chopin’s emotive score, make this ballet an unforgettable experience. This 2-disc DVD set, featuring high-definition video and surround sound, captures the emotion, elegance, and intensity of this timeless love story.

Interesting Facts:

• La Dame aux Camélias is based on the same novel that inspired Verdi's La Traviata and Hollywood's Moulin Rouge, making it one of the most adapted love stories in the arts.
• The Paris Opera Ballet’s production is choreographed by John Neumeier, who is celebrated for his dramatic storytelling and neo-classical style.
• The role of Marguerite Gautier is danced by Agnès Letestu, one of the most acclaimed Étoiles of the Paris Opera Ballet, known for her grace and emotional depth.
• The ballet’s score, composed entirely of Chopin's music, adds a layer of romanticism and melancholy to the story, reflecting the inner turmoil of the characters.
• This production was filmed live at the historic Palais Garnier, one of the most prestigious opera houses in the world.

Track Listing:

1. La Dame aux Camélias – Ballet based on Alexandre Dumas’ novel
   Choreographed by John Neumeier, featuring Agnès Letestu, Stéphane Bullion, Dorothée Gilbert, and the Paris Opera Ballet.

2. Extra Features:

   • Illustrated Synopsis
   • Cast Gallery
   • Documentary: Flashback on Lady of the Camellias by Reiner E. Moritz & Stéphane Loison

Publishers:

• Label: Opus Arte
• Executive Producer: Hans Petri
• Film Director: Thomas Grimm
• Co-production: Opéra National de Paris and LGM in collaboration with France 3 and the Centre national de la cinématographie

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