Description

The Art of Marius Petipa & Alexander Gorsky: "Don Quichot" DVD - A Dutch National Ballet Masterpiece

UPC: 4058407092667

Product Features

Title: Don Quichot (Don Quixote)
Choreography: Marius Petipa and Alexander Gorsky
Production and Additional Choreography: Alexei Ratmansky
Music: Ludwig Minkus
Performers:Orchestra: Holland Symfonia
- Kitri: Anna Tsygankova
- Basilio: Matthew Golding
- Don Quichot: Peter de Jong (actor)
- Sancho Panza: Karel de Rooij (actor)
- Gamache: Dario Mealli
- Lorenzo: Altin Kaftira
- Mercedes: Natalia Hoffmann
- Espada: Moisés Martín Cintas
- Piccilia: Maia Makhateli
- Juanita: Nadia Yanowsky
- Cupid: Maia Makhateli
- Queen of the Dryads: Sasha Mukhamedov
Conductor: Kevin Rhodes
Décor and Costume Design: Jérôme Kaplan
Lighting Design: James T. Ingalls
Directed by: Adrienne Liron & Jeff Tudor
Production: Dutch National Ballet, 5 Minutes West, NTR
Live Recording: Amsterdam Music Theatre, 2010
Sound Format: PCM Stereo, DD 5.1
Picture Format: 16:9
Running Time: 122 minutes + 30 minutes (Bonus)
Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
ISBN: 4058407092667

Overview

Don Quichot, a ballet that has captured the imaginations of audiences worldwide, is brought to life in this stunning 2010 production by the Dutch National Ballet. Choreographed by the legendary Marius Petipa and Alexander Gorsky, with additional choreography and production by Alexei Ratmansky, this performance is a vibrant and joyous celebration of classical ballet. Featuring the dazzling Anna Tsygankova as Kitri and the charismatic Matthew Golding as Basilio, this production is not just a visual feast but a triumph of storytelling and character through dance.

The DVD also includes special behind-the-scenes features, providing a unique glimpse into the rehearsal process, captured by a dancer with a bodycam, and interviews with the principal dancers and actors.

Interesting Facts

Legacy of Excellence: Marius Petipa and Alexander Gorsky are two of the most influential figures in ballet history, and their version of Don Quichot remains a cornerstone of the classical ballet repertoire.
Modern Touch: Alexei Ratmansky's additional choreography breathes new life into this timeless classic, making it both fresh and faithful to its origins.
Critical Acclaim: The production was lauded by De Telegraaf for the chemistry between Anna Tsygankova and Matthew Golding, who were described as a "dream couple," while Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung praised the ballet as a "magic moment."

Special Features

Behind the Scenes: Rehearsal footage filmed by a dancer using a bodycam.
Interviews: Exclusive interviews with the actors and principal dancers, offering insights into the creation of this production.