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Shchedrin - The Seagull | Arthaus 101477

Shchedrin - The Seagull

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Label: Arthaus

Cat No: 101477

Barcode: 0807280147797

Format: DVD - NTSC

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Ballet

Release Date: 26th October 2009

Contents

Artists

Maya Plisetskaya
Alexander Bogatyrev
Ballet and Orchestra of the Bolshoi Theatre

Conductor

Alexander Lazarev

Works

Shchedrin, Rodion

The Seagull 'Die Mowe'

Artists

Maya Plisetskaya
Alexander Bogatyrev
Ballet and Orchestra of the Bolshoi Theatre

Conductor

Alexander Lazarev

About

The Seagull is an amazing and touching ballet performance in two acts based on the play of the same name by Anton Chekhov. It tells a moving love story about young people reflecting on their human existence and the art of theatre acting. The romantic and artistic conflicts of the four characters are beautifully choreographed by Maya Plisetskaya who also dances as the main character Nina Zarietchnaya. Plisetskaya is ranked among the greatest ballerinas of the 20th century. Her superior choreography is brilliant, with strong images and excellent dancers whose performance gives a breathtaking adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s play.

The accompanied music of Rodion Shchedrin amplifies the moving story. With his music the pre-eminently Russian composer shows his passion for Russian folklore and folk music, Russian poetry and literature. Furthermore, Shchedrin succeeds in synthesising traditional and new forms by using every contemporary technique of composition, including aleatoric and serial.

This production shows the ballet performance live from the historic Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow 1980. Due to the high professional level of the dancers and musicians it is a unique and very enjoyable experience for the spectators, and a historical document of the outstanding dancer Maya Plisetskaya as well.

The Seagull, with music by Rodion Shchedrin, is one of my most striking and important choreographies. At last this great achievement has been immortalised on DVD. Wonderful!” - Maya Plisetskaya

Cast:
- Nina Zarietchnaya, The Seagull: Maya Plisetskaya
- Constantine Treplieff: Alexander Bogatyrev

Set Design: Valery Levental
Costume Design for Maya Plisetskaya by Pierre Cardin
Ballet Master and Staging: Maya Plisetskaya

Live from the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow, 1980.

Bonus: Interviews with Maya Plisetskaya and Rodion Shchedrin / Introduction to the ballet and choreography.

Sound Format: PCM STEREO
DVD Format: DVD 9, NTSC
Picture Format: 4:3 (Ballet) / 16:9 (Bonus)
Running Time: 85 mins (Ballet) / 30 mins (Bonus)
FSK: 0
Languages : RU, GB, DE, FR, ES, IT (Bonus)
Region Code: 0

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