Maurice Ravel: L'enfant et Les sortilèges & Sergei Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf

Product Features

• Format: DVD, NTSC
• Audio Languages: GB, DE (Peter)
• Subtitles: FR, NL, DE (L'enfant)
• Picture Format: 4:3 (L'enfant), 16:9 (Peter)
• Sound Format: PCM Stereo
• Region Code: 0 (Region-Free)
• Running Time: 51 mins (L'enfant), 30 mins (Peter)
• Release Year: 1986 (L'enfant), 1997 (Peter and the Wolf)
• Publisher: Arthaus Musik
• UPC: 807280010398

Overview

Discover the magical world of Maurice Ravel's "L'enfant et Les sortilèges," a lyrical fantasy brought to life through the inventive choreography of Jiří Kylián and performed by the Nederlands Dans Theater. This acclaimed production, conducted by Lorin Maazel with the Orchestre National, Paris, and Chœur et la Maîtrise de la RTF, is complemented by Sergei Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf," interpreted by the Royal Ballet School with choreography by Matthew Hart.

Key Features

• Innovative Choreography: By Jiří Kylián for "L'enfant et Les sortilèges" and Matthew Hart for "Peter and the Wolf."
• Exceptional Conducting: Featuring Lorin Maazel for "L'enfant et Les sortilèges" and Paul Murphy for "Peter and the Wolf."
• Awards and Acclaim: Both productions have garnered international praise for their creativity and emotional depth.

Special Features

• Introduction by Jiří Kylián: Offering personal insights into the production of "L'enfant et Les sortilèges."
• Unique Set and Costume Design: By John Macfarlane (L'enfant) and Ian Spurling (Peter).
• Storyteller for Peter and the Wolf: Performed by Anthony Dowell, adding narrative charm to Prokofiev's music.

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