Description

The Golden Age – Bolshoi Ballet HD Collection (DVD Video)

Product Information

UPC: 3760115301436
Product Type: DVD Video
Genre: Ballet – Classical Dance Performance
Language(s): Instrumental (Music by Dmitri Shostakovich); Booklet available in multiple languages
Region Code: 0 (Worldwide; Region Free NTSC DVD)
Total Running Time: 103 minutes
Format: NTSC, 16:9; Audio: 2.0 PCM & 5.1 Dolby Digital; HD recording

Overview

Experience the splendor of the Bolshoi Ballet in The Golden Age, a captivating ballet in two acts set to the music of Dmitri Shostakovich (1906–1975). With a libretto by Isaak Glikman and Yuri Grigorovich, this production celebrates a vibrant era of classical ballet. Recorded live at the historic Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow in October 2016, this performance transports you to a time of dazzling artistry and refined elegance, as it tells a poignant tale featuring Rita, a young girl, and Boris, a young fisherman, alongside a colorful array of characters.

Product Features

Performance Ensemble:
- Ballet & Orchestra: Performed by the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre of Russia
- Conductor: Pavel Klinichev
- Choreography: Masterfully crafted by Yuri Grigorovich with assistance from Regina Nikiforova and Andrey Melanin
Cast Highlights:
- Rita, a Young Girl: Nina Kaptsova
- Boris, a Young Fisherman: Ruslan Skvortsov
- Yashka, Gang Leader: Mikhail Lobukhin
- Lyuska, Yashka's Accomplice: Ekaterina Krysanova
- Variety Show Compere: Vyacheslav Lopatkin
Creative Team:
- Scenography & Costumes: Simon Virsaladze
- Lighting: Mikhail Sokolov
Recording Quality:
- Filmed in high definition at the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow
- Video directed by Vincent Bataillon and produced by François Duplat

Interesting Facts

A Majestic Display:
The Golden Age vividly captures the artistry and grandeur of the Bolshoi Ballet, highlighting a period of exceptional performance and innovative choreography.
Musical Excellence:
Dmitri Shostakovich’s score sets a dramatic and emotive tone, expertly complementing the visual storytelling and technical brilliance of the dancers.
Historic Venue:
Recorded live at one of the world’s most renowned ballet stages, the Bolshoi Theatre, this production offers an authentic and immersive cultural experience.

Publishers

A co-production by Bel Air Media and the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre of Russia, in association with PATHE and with the participation of France Tel Media, supported by the Centre National de la Cinématographie et de l'Image Animée. Artwork & Editorial © [Year] C Major Entertainment GmbH, Berlin. Made in Austria.

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