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The Art of Marius Petipa: "Raymonda" DVD - A Ballet Classic from Teatro alla Scala

UPC: 4058407092681

Product Features

Title: Raymonda - Ballet in Three Acts
Choreography: Marius Petipa (1898)
Choreographic Revival and Staging: Sergej Vikharev
Music: Aleksandr Glazunov
Performers:Conductor: Michail Jurowski
- Raymonda: Olesia Novikova
- Jean de Brienne: Friedemann Vogel
- Abderahman: Mick Zeni
Orchestra and Corps de Ballet: Teatro alla Scala
Original Sets: Orest Allegri, Petr Lambin, Konstantin Ivanov (1898) - Recreated by Elena Kinkulskaya and Boris Kaminsky
Original Costumes: Ivan Vsevolozhsky (1898) - Recreated by Irene Monti
Lighting Design: Marco Filibeck
Ballet Director: Makhar Vaziev
Historical Archive Research and Coordination: Pavel Gershenzon
Production: Teatro alla Scala, RAI
Live Recording: Teatro alla Scala, Milan, 2011
Directed for TV and Video by: Lorena Sardi
Sound Format: PCM Stereo, DD 5.1
Picture Format: 16:9
Running Time: 154 minutes
Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
ISBN: 4058407092681

Overview

Raymonda is a masterful ballet composed by Aleksandr Glazunov, brought to life with the choreography of Marius Petipa. This DVD captures the exquisite 2011 production from Teatro alla Scala in Milan, meticulously revived and staged by Sergej Vikharev. The performance features the talented Olesia Novikova as Raymonda, with Friedemann Vogel as Jean de Brienne and Mick Zeni as Abderahman. Conducted by Michail Jurowski, this production is celebrated for its faithful recreation of Petipa's original 1898 choreography, complemented by the stunning set and costume designs that echo the grandeur of the late 19th century.

Interesting Facts

Historical Recreation: The sets and costumes for this production were carefully recreated based on the original designs from 1898, providing an authentic glimpse into the opulence of classical ballet's golden era.
Cultural Significance: Raymonda is a pivotal work in the classical ballet repertoire, known for its rich music and complex choreography, making it a showcase of technical brilliance and artistic expression.
Academic Collaboration: The production features the participation of students from the Accademia Teatro alla Scala Ballet School, highlighting the importance of preserving and passing down ballet traditions to future generations.