Description
Tchaikovsky - The Sleeping Beauty: A Ballet on Ice DVD
UPC: 044007431399
Product Features
- Title: The Sleeping Beauty: A Ballet on Ice
- Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Performance by: The Russian All Stars
- Key Cast:Artistic Director & Choreographer: Tatiana Tarasova
- Princess Aurora: Inna Volianskaya
- Prince Désiré: Valery Spiridonov
- The Lilac Fairy: Iona Melnichenko
- Carabosse: Olga Volozhinskaya
- King Florestan: Stanislav Voituk
- The Queen: Tatiana Voituk
- Director: Semion Mogilevsky
- Set Design: Natalia Bolshakova
- Orchestra: Russian Symphonic Orchestra
- Conductor: Yevgeny Svetlanov
- Produced for TV by: Nigel Shepherd, in association with Wild Rose Theatre Productions
- Bonus Performances:Picture Format: 16:9 Widescreen, Color
- "The Nutcracker" – Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
- "The Firebird" – Selected Scene
- Sound Formats: LPCM Stereo, DTS Surround
- Running Time: 106 minutes
- Region Code: All Regions (Worldwide NTSC)
- Publisher: Decca, Universal Music Company
Overview
"The Sleeping Beauty: A Ballet on Ice" combines the elegance of ballet with the thrilling artistry of ice skating, set to Tchaikovsky’s enchanting music. Performed by the world-renowned Russian All Stars under the artistic direction of famed Russian Olympic coach Tatiana Tarasova, this unique staging brings the beloved fairy tale to life on ice, blending graceful choreography with breathtaking athleticism. Filmed in high-definition, this production delivers the magic of Tchaikovsky’s ballet in a fresh and visually captivating format.
This DVD also includes bonus tracks featuring scenes from "The Nutcracker" (Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy) and Stravinsky's "The Firebird", further enhancing the viewing experience with timeless music and dance.
Interesting Facts
- Tatiana Tarasova’s Influence: A highly respected Russian Olympic coach, Tarasova’s choreography combines the grace of classical ballet with the power and precision of figure skating, creating a unique art form.
- Visual Excellence: Filmed in high-definition widescreen, this production captures the intricate details of the choreography and set design, providing an immersive viewing experience.
- International Appeal: Designed for worldwide audiences, this DVD is region-free and compatible with PAL and NTSC systems, allowing fans around the globe to enjoy this ice-dance adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s classic.
- Bonus Performances: The inclusion of additional scenes from The Nutcracker and The Firebird adds a delightful variety to the program, showcasing more Russian classics in ice-ballet form.
Track Highlights
- The Sleeping Beauty – Full-length ice ballet featuring Tchaikovsky’s iconic music.
- Bonus Track: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from The Nutcracker.
- Bonus Track: Scene from The Firebird.
Publisher
Decca, a Universal Music Company
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