Description
Roland Petit: Le Jeune Homme et la Mort & Carmen (DVD Video)
UPC: 807280719796
Product Features
- Title: Roland Petit: Le Jeune Homme et la Mort & Carmen
- Artists: Marie-Agnès Gillot, Clairemarie Osta, Nicolas Le Riche, Guillaume Charlot, Dorothée Gilbert, Alexis Renaud, Martin Chaix
- Conductor: Paul Connelly
- Ensemble: Orchestre Colonne, Le Corps de Ballet de l'Opéra national de Paris
- Choreography: Roland Petit
- Music: Johann Sebastian Bach (Le Jeune Homme et la Mort), Georges Bizet (Carmen)
- Sets & Costumes: Georges Wakhevitch (Le Jeune Homme et la Mort), Antoni Clavé (Carmen)
- Lighting Design: Jean-Michel Désiré
- Director for TV and Video: Denis Caïozzi
- Bonus: Interviews with Brigitte Lefèvre, Roland Petit, and Nicolas Le Riche
- Format: DVD Video, NTSC
- Sound Format: LPCM Stereo, DD 5.0, DTS 5.0
- Subtitle Languages: English, German, Spanish, Italian (Bonus only)
- Picture Format: 16:9
- Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
- Running Time: 92 minutes
- Publisher: Arthaus Musik GmbH
Overview
Delve into the world of French ballet with this DVD featuring two masterpieces choreographed by Roland Petit: Le Jeune Homme et la Mort and Carmen. Performed live at the Opéra national de Paris in 2005, these ballets showcase the brilliance of the Ballet de l'Opéra national de Paris, with stunning performances by stars Marie-Agnès Gillot, Clairemarie Osta, and Nicolas Le Riche.
In Le Jeune Homme et la Mort, with music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Roland Petit crafts a poignant narrative exploring themes of love, death, and despair. The minimalist yet powerful set designs by Georges Wakhevitch and costumes inspired by Karinska enhance the emotional intensity of this ballet.
The second ballet, Carmen, set to the iconic music of Georges Bizet, is a dynamic and passionate interpretation of the classic opera. Petit’s choreography brings the fiery character of Carmen to life, with Clairemarie Osta delivering a captivating performance as the titular character, alongside Nicolas Le Riche as Don José.
Directed for television by Denis Caïozzi, this DVD not only offers a visual feast but also includes insightful interviews with the choreographer and principal dancers, providing a deeper understanding of the artistry behind these performances.
Interesting Facts
- Le Jeune Homme et la Mort was created by Roland Petit in 1946 and is considered one of his most significant works, known for its dramatic and minimalist approach.
- Roland Petit’s Carmen premiered in 1949 and has since become a staple in the ballet repertoire, celebrated for its bold and sensual choreography.
- The Orchestre Colonne, conducted by Paul Connelly, is one of France's oldest symphony orchestras, known for its rich history and contribution to French cultural life.
- This DVD captures the essence of the French ballet tradition, with the Opéra national de Paris being one of the world’s leading institutions in ballet and opera.
Track Listing
- Le Jeune Homme et la Mort - Music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Choreography by Roland Petit
- Carmen - Music by Georges Bizet, Choreography by Roland Petit
Publishers
- Arthaus Musik GmbH
- Opéra national de Paris
- Telmondis
- France 2
- Television Suisse Romande (TSR)
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