Tchaikovsky – The Sleeping Beauty – Svetlana Zakharova, Bolshoi Ballet, Vassily Sinaisky 2012《BDMV 32.8G》

HD recording : Bolshoi Theatre | 11/2011
TV direction : Vincent Bataillon
Release date : 23 October 2012
Distribution : Naxos Distribution
1 BLU-RAY
Reference : BAC478
Barcode : 3760115304789
Running time : 138 min.
Booklet : FR / ENG / GER
Image : Color, 16/9, Full HD
Sound : PCM 2.0, DTS HD Master audio 5.1
Region code : A, B, C

TCHAIKOVSKY : THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Classical ballet release event of the end of the year. The mythical Tchaikovsky’s ballet in a new production of the Bolshoi Ballet. Set for the reopening of the world famous historical stage completely renovated, it also celebrates David Hallberg’s Bolshoi debut.

The choreographer, Yuri Grigorovich presents a new version of one of his most famous choreography for a breath taking experience in splendid sets designed by Ezio Frigerio and more than 400 new costumes designed by Franca Squarciapino.

The american superstar dancer David Hallberg is Prince Désiré. Hallberg is the first main american soloist ever to be hired by the Bolshoi Ballet.

Princess Aurora is danced by the principal Svetlana Zakharova, well known by Parisian audience thanks to her many performances at the Palais Garnier. She is also the soloist of the best seller “Pharaoh’s daughter ” DVD released by Bel Air Classiques in 2004.

They are joined by a great cast : Maria Allash (Lilac Fairy) , Artem Ovcharenko (Bluebird) and Nina Kaptsova (Princess Florine).

The Bolchoi Theatre Orchestra is conduced by Vassily Sinaisky.