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Monday, 4 June 2012
La Bayadere. POB. 1992.
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Exotic and mysterious India serves as the backdrop to this story of doomed love between the warrior Solor and the bayadère,
Nikiya, who is killed by her jealous rival, Gamzatti.
Breathtaking sets and costumes are designed by Ezio Frigerio and Franca Squarciapino in this exceptional production,
recorded at the Palais Garnier in Paris.
Direction and choreography in this fully restored version of Petipa's original ballet are by Rudolf Nureyev.
Isabelle Guérin, Laurent Hilaire, and Élisabeth Platel.
Nikiya, who is killed by her jealous rival, Gamzatti.
Breathtaking sets and costumes are designed by Ezio Frigerio and Franca Squarciapino in this exceptional production,
recorded at the Palais Garnier in Paris.
Direction and choreography in this fully restored version of Petipa's original ballet are by Rudolf Nureyev.
Isabelle Guérin, Laurent Hilaire, and Élisabeth Platel.
Le Corsaire. ABT. 1999.
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Le Corsaire is the perfect vehicle for the world-renowned virtuosity of the American Ballet Theatre.
The acclaimed cast masterfully weaves their way through pirates, shipwrecks, abductions, treachery and true love.
Dazzling choreography is intertwined with colorful costumes, exotic scenery and special effects that add life to the non-stop action.
It's entertainment, pure and simple.
Julie Kent, Angel Corella, Joaquin De Luz, Paloma Herrera, Vladimir Malakhov, Ethan Stiefel.
The acclaimed cast masterfully weaves their way through pirates, shipwrecks, abductions, treachery and true love.
Dazzling choreography is intertwined with colorful costumes, exotic scenery and special effects that add life to the non-stop action.
It's entertainment, pure and simple.
Julie Kent, Angel Corella, Joaquin De Luz, Paloma Herrera, Vladimir Malakhov, Ethan Stiefel.
Sunday, 3 June 2012
Manon. Australian Ballet. 1995.
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This highly rated production of Manon by The Australian Ballet was recorded live at the Adelaide Festival Centre.
It features premier dancers Justine Summers, Steven Heathcote, Nigel Burley, Jonathan Kelly,
Lynette Wills and Paul de Masson.
It features premier dancers Justine Summers, Steven Heathcote, Nigel Burley, Jonathan Kelly,
Lynette Wills and Paul de Masson.
In 18th century Paris, Manon, a captivating young woman, falls passionately in love with a penniless student,
des Grieux. Manipulated by her avaricious brother, she makes a fatal decision to shun her true love
and exploit the pleasures of wealth. Des Grieux, a victim of Manon's desires and depravity,
sacrifices everything to follow her to a tragic end.
des Grieux. Manipulated by her avaricious brother, she makes a fatal decision to shun her true love
and exploit the pleasures of wealth. Des Grieux, a victim of Manon's desires and depravity,
sacrifices everything to follow her to a tragic end.
Saturday, 2 June 2012
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