Ballet films:
Egyptian Night (1988)
Students of the A.Y. Vaganova; Leningrad Institute of Choreography
Carnival (1986)
Students of the A.Y. Vaganova; Leningrad Institute of Choreography
Romeo and Juliet (1983)
Choreographic Miniatures ballet group
Three great Russian ballets, expertly filmed, full of color, costume, and - of course - the unparalleled dancing of Russian ballet stars. "Egyptian Night" and "Carnival" are works by the Russian choreographer Mikhail Fokine, the former set to music by Anton Arensky, the latter to music by Robert Schumann. These light, pretty, seductive ballets, though so different in theme and setting, are alike in showcasing the amazing artistry of the fabled Kirov Ballet, with its star dancers Faroukh Ruzimatov, Altynai Asylmuratova and Margarita Kullik, who delve into the sheer pleasure and gorgeousness of movement, clothing, color and sound. By contrast, this full packed program concludes with "Romeo and Juliet", set to famous music by Tchaikovsky and danced by Choreographic Miniatures, the well-loved company from St. Petersburg. This brooding, tragic narrative, with its intense color palette and athletic solos and duets, reminds us of the depth and passion that are also part and parcel Russian ballet. All in all, a rich, varied and thrilling program of beautiful ballet. |
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