La Petite Danseuse de Degas - Ballet from the Opéra National de Paris (DVD & Book Edition)

UPC 9783869230474/807280257291

Overview

This limited-edition release by Arthaus Musik presents a beautiful combination of a book and a DVD capturing the live performance of the ballet La Petite Danseuse de Degas from the Opéra National de Paris, choreographed by Patrice Bart with music by Denis Levaillant. The ballet is inspired by the life of the young dancer immortalized in Edgar Degas' famous sculpture, "Little Dancer of Fourteen Years." This emotional and historical ballet explores the life of a poor girl who became a model for one of Degas' most iconic works, blending art, beauty, and the harsh realities of the 19th century. The DVD includes world premiere recordings of this unique production, filmed live at the Opéra Garnier in Paris in 2010.

Product Features

• Title: La Petite Danseuse de Degas - Ballet from the Opéra National de Paris
• Choreography: Patrice Bart
• Music: Denis Levaillant
• Performers:Orchestra: Orchestre de l'Opéra national de Paris
  • Clairemarie Osta
  • Dorothée Gilbert
  • Mathieu Ganio
  • José Martinez
  • Benjamin Pech
  • Elisabeth Maurin
  • Corps de Ballet de l'Opéra national de Paris
• Conductor: Ken Kassels
• Director: Nicolas Joel
• Director of Dance: Brigitte Lefèvre
• Language: French (Original)
• Subtitles (Bonus Interviews): English, French, German
• Picture Format: 16:9 NTSC
• Sound Format: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
• Run Time: 112 minutes + 20 minutes of bonus material
• Publisher: Arthaus Musik
• ISBN: 978-3869230474

Interesting Facts

• Edgar Degas' Inspiration: The ballet is based on the life of the young girl who modeled for Degas' famous sculpture, "La Petite Danseuse de Quatorze Ans." She was a real-life dancer from a poor background, and her story adds a poignant depth to the ballet, portraying both the beauty and the struggles of her life.
• Patrice Bart's Choreography: Bart’s choreography brings this historical narrative to life, combining the grace of ballet with a storyline that explores themes of survival, identity, and artistic inspiration.
• World Premiere: This production marked the world premiere of the ballet, filmed live at the Opéra Garnier in 2010, offering a unique and contemporary interpretation of a story rooted in 19th-century Paris.
• Bonus Material: The DVD includes interviews with key figures such as choreographer Patrice Bart, composer Denis Levaillant, and historian Martine Kahane, providing insight into the creation and production of the ballet.

Publishers

• Publisher: Arthaus Musik GmbH, in cooperation with Bel Air Media, Telmondis, and France Télévision.
• Production Year: 2010

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