- Actors: Kirill Lavrov, Vladislav Strzhelchik, Maya Plisetskaya, Yevgeni Leonov, Bruno Frejndlikh
- Format: Classical, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC, Import
- Language: English
- Region: All Regions
- Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
- Number of discs: 1
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- Studio: Mca (Universal)
- Release Date: April 15 2003
- Run Time: 101 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000051VS3
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent traditional Nutcracker,
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This review is from: Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (Kirov Ballet) (Widescreen) (DVD)
With the complete absence of videos from the major Russian ballet companies after 1992/3, this live recording at the Mariinsky Theatre of Vassili Vainonen's "Nutcracker" as danced by the Kirov Ballet in 1993, has now attained the status of treasurable rarity. Headed by that magnificent little jewel Larissa Lezhnina (long since a leading ballerina with the Dutch National Ballet in Amsterdam) and the charming Viktor Baranov, this recording gives a fair idea of this particular production which remains since its creation in 1938 one of Russia's most beloved "Nutcrackers". Part of Vainonen's lasting appeal is his ability to devise a choreography which superbly matches Tchaikovsky's at times monumental musical inspiration. The masterful Waltz of the Snowflakes, the Waltz of the Flowers, and the final Grand Pas de deux are excellent examples of his art.A remarkable asset of this performance is the presence of the Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre, conducted by the incomparable Viktor Fedotov, one of the most able ballet conductors of our time. Good video transfer and excellent digital sound.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great performance, even if picture quality is so-so.,
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This review is from: Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (Kirov Ballet) (Widescreen) (DVD)
Every time I play this DVD the orchestra seems to play better than the previous time. The winds are just amazing. On the other hand, the choreography, by Vasily Vainonen, is excellent, and Lezhnina and Baranov are superb in the main roles.The only drawback of this DVD is its "below average" picture quality, which may be somewhat improved by watching it in "cinema mode" (if bright colors are enhanced, then the figures acquire a ghost or shadow). But the quality of the performance more than makes up for this drawback. Recommended.
4 of 7 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Diminished Expectations,
By Toni D'Alessandro (Tucson,AZ) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (Kirov Ballet) (Widescreen) (DVD)
I have been trying to find a suitable production of "The Nutcracker" ballet to entertain my (adult) children when we gather here at our home for the holiday season. The word tradition has crossed my mind. I have a very good home theatre set up.Upon viewing the Kirov version of this ballet, I was both pleased anddisappointed. The sound was okay and the picture quality was so so.What shocked me was the blatent emission of several key scenes from this production.The "growing" Christmas tree, The woman who hid all those children under her extra large dress and the "Sugar Plum Fairy" episode were very annoying.While the two featured artists were quite talented, I think, given all the talent of the Kirov, other dancers should have been featured in more scenes.
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