Recorded: 1989, Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow
Following the sensational success of its first DVD box, Arthaus Musik now presents its second exclusive collection, which brings together four further classics from the Russian ballet repertoire: Glazunov's Raymonda, Prokofi ev's The Stone Flower and Ivanthe Terrible and Khachaturian’s Spartacus. Together they offer all the necessary ingredients for a superb evening of ballet: enchanting sets, rousing ensembles and a female lead dancer who seems to hover above the stage. Recorded in the venerable Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, all four productions are accompanied by the Bolshoi Orchestra - a further guarantee of Russian passion par excellence.
Spartacus Ballet in 3 acts Libretto: Yuri Grigorovich [Based: Raffaello Giovagnoli: Spartaco] Choreography: Leonid Jacobson First performance: 1956, Kirov Theatre, Leningrad |