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Margot Fonteyn & Rudolf Nureyev Wiener Symphoniker & Mitglieder des Balletts der Wiener Staatsoper, John Lanchbery | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Uliana Lopatkina & Danila Korsuntev Mariinsky Ballet, Valery Gergiev Picture Format: High Definition 16:9 - please note this Blu-ray disc - BD is not compatible with standard DVD players | 
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Natalia Makorova & Anthony Dowell The Royal Ballet, Covent Garden, In this staging, with designs by the late Leslie Hurry, the classic Swan Lake choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov has further contributions by Frederick Ashton and Rudolf Nureyev This production from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden was filmed in 1982, and is currently the only Royal Ballet version of Swan Lake available on DVD. |
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Agnès Letestu, José Martinez, Karl Paquette & Muriel Hallé Paris Opera Ballet & Paris Opera Orchestra, Vello Pähn (Musical Director) Agnès Letestu, a feminine and warm Odette, and José
Martinez, a convincing, pale, vulnerable prince Siegfried,
are the stars of this deeply passionate, ‘dream’ version
of Swan Lake. Rudolf Nureyev’s interpretation of
Tchaikovsky’s lyrical ballet, far from being a clichéd
stereotype, is an exposé of astonishingly powerful and
recognisable human emotions. Under the inspired and
clear-cut musical direction of Vello Pähn, this
production is one of the jewels of the Paris Opera
Ballet’s repertoire. It brilliantly displays the meticulous
precision, technical prowess and pure, unmannered
style of the company’s unrivalled female corps de ballet. ‘…their [Agnès Letestu & José Martinez] dancing was sensational, and Letestu in particular was magnificent.
She was soft, lyrical yet aristocratic as Odette, as befits her slender, long-limbed body and her mime scene was
of intense beauty. …Letestu is outstanding as Odile, both in her technical prowess and artistic interpretation.’ Culture Kiosque |
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Prince Siegfried celebrates his 21st birthday. He will soon have to choose a spouse. Before taking a
decision, the Prince goes hunting… In the forest, near the lake bank, he encounters white swans that will
soon transform into young women. Soon enough, Siegfried get fascinated by the swans’princess :
Odette, who seems quite affraid. However the Prince makes her feel his love and desire to help her : he
swears her eternal faithfulness.
The day after, a fastuous ball is taking place at the castle. There appears Rotbart (the one who put a
spell on the princess so that she would transform into a swan) who introduces his daughter Odile to the
Prince… The young woman looks exactly like Odette. The Prince get charmed, thinking she is her
beloved princess, and promises her - his unconditional love. When Siegfried understands his mistake he
goes back to the lake where the swans are crying over his treason. | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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Rudfunk Sinfonie Orchester Berlin, Heinz Rogner | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 6 working days. |
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Uliana Lopatkina & Danila Korsuntev Mariinsky Ballet, Valery Gergiev 'The Kirov's production is breathtakingly gorgeous... The star, of course, is the inimitable Uliana Lopatkina, who has been the Kirov's hottest ticket for many years. She merits the hype... her technical facility is extraordinary. Her first act pas de deux is a jaw-dropping display of molten, luxurious control and suspension.' The Boston Globe | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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Orchestra of the Mariinsky (Kirov) Theatre, St. Petersburg, Valery Gergiev N.B. The CD performance was recorded separately and is not the soundtrack of the DVD. '...brilliant almost beyond belief' The Times, London “Gergiev's reading of arguably the greatest classical ballet ever written has been tailored very specifically to the Mariinsky Theatre's performing version of the score. The word 'classical' colours the whole reading; poise and restraint become the watchwords with the rear of the orchestra - brass and percussion - generally quite subdued.” Gramophone Magazine, Janurary 2008 | | Decca - 4757669 (CD - 2 discs) Normally: $25.49 Special: $17.84 |
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London Symphony Orchestra, André Previn | | | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. |
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Agnès Letestu, José Martinez, Karl Paquette & Muriel Hallé Paris Opera Ballet & Paris Opera Orchestra, Vello Pähn Please note, this High Definition DVD is not playable on a standard DVD player. ‘…their [Agnès Letestu & José Martinez] dancing was sensational, and Letestu in particular was magnificent. She was soft, lyrical yet aristocratic as Odette, as befits her slender, long-limbed body and her mime scene was of intense beauty. …Letestu is outstanding as Odile, both in her technical prowess and artistic interpretation.’ Culture Kiosque | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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