Don Quixote (Ballett) 01. "Opening - Introduction" 02. "Prologue" 03. "Shadows" 04. "Sancho Panza's entrance and three town ladies" 05. "Don Quixote and Sancho Panza" 06. "Scene change" 07. "The town square (1. Akt)" 08. "Kitri's entrance and solo" 09. "Basilio's entrance and solo" 10. "Basilio and Kitri" 11. "Everybody joins" 12. "Lorenzo returns" 13. "Gamache's entrance" 14. "Seguidilla" 15. "Entrance of Espada and Toreadors" 16. "Espada and Toreadors with Capes" 17. "Toreadors' pantomime and variation" 18. "Mercedes' solo" 19. "Coda" 20. "Gamache and the Rascals" 21. "Sancho Panza and two of Kitri's friends" 22. "Pas d'action" 23. "Entrance of Basilio and Kitri" 24. "Duet" 25. "Minuet" 26. "Duet" 27. "Four Rascals" 28. "Baslilo's solo" 29. "Kitri's castanet solo" 30. "Act I Coda" 31. "Opening (2. Akt)" 32. "Kitri and Basilio (Adagio)" 33. "The Gypsies appear" 34. "Gypsy Dance Part I" 35. "Gypsy Dance Part II" 36. "Guitarists" 37. "Don Quixote's madness" 38. "Sancho Panza helps Don Quixote" 39. "Awakening" 40. "Dance of the Dryads" 41. "Queen of the Dryads" 42. "Cupid's solo" 43. "Kitri's / Dulcinea's solo" 44. "Coda" 45. "The Tavern (3. Akt)" 46. "Espada's solo" 47. "Tavern Dance" 48. "Gamache's entrance" 49. "Basilio's drama" 50. "Basilio is dead?" 51. "Duel" 52. "Fandango" 53. "Grand pas de deux" 54. "Two of Kitri's friends' variation" 55. "Basilio's variation" 56. "Kitri's fan solo" 57. "Coda" 58. "Finale" 59. "Curtain calls and credits"
Subtitle:
German, German, German, German, D (DE, DE, DE, DE, D)
Sound format:
DTS-HD MA 5.1/LPCM Stereo
Description:
Teeming with comedy, wit and an abundance of bravura choreography, Carlos Acosta's production brings the Spanish heat and romance of Miguel de Cervantes' classic novel Don Quixote to life. Often regarded as the first modern novel, Cervantes' epic regales the chivalrous adventures of the eccentric nobleman Don Quixote (Gary Avis) and his faithful squire Sancho Panza (Liam Boswell). The ballet focuses on one of their adventures, where they help to bring a vivacious young couple, Kitri (Mayara Magri) and Basilio (Matthew Ball), together.
Experience one of the great classics of the 19th-century ballet repertoire in cinematic brilliance with this Blu-ray edition of "Don Quixote" by Ludwig Minkus, in the acclaimed production of The Royal Ballet, released by Opus Arte. This recording captures the vibrant staging based on the legendary story of Cervantes' errant knight, full of Spanish color, humor, and virtuoso dancing. The Blu-ray format emphasizes the rich orchestral score, the dynamic choreography, and the detailed stage and costume design, allowing you to enjoy The Royal Ballet's artistry in high audiovisual quality.
In this production, the dancers of The Royal Ballet bring to life the exuberant world of "Don Quixote": the fiery Kitri, the charming Basilio, the deluded yet noble Don Quixote, and the colorful characters of bustling town squares and taverns. The choreography (as given in the title) focuses on technical bravura, speed, and precision: dazzling pirouettes, grand jumps, and intricate ensemble scenes, combined with characterful Spanish-style dancing. The corps de ballet and soloists shine in large crowd scenes and finely crafted pas de deux, making this performance a showcase of classical technique and theatrical flair.
Opus Arte is a specialist label renowned internationally for its high-quality recordings of opera, ballet, classical concerts, and theatre. Working closely with leading houses such as The Royal Opera House and major ensembles around the world, Opus Arte has become a trusted name for collectors who want technically excellent productions with carefully produced sound and image. Their catalog stands out for artistic curation, detailed booklets, and meticulous editing that respects both the music and the staging, making this edition of "Don Quixote" a dependable choice for ballet lovers and home cinema enthusiasts.
The creative and performing team on this release consists of distinguished artists associated with The Royal Ballet and its orchestra. The principal dancers are internationally recognized for their mastery of the classical repertoire and for outstanding performances in works by choreographers such as Petipa, Ashton, MacMillan, and others, on the world's major stages. The conductor and the orchestra of The Royal Opera House are widely praised for stylistic sensitivity and precision, with a discography and live performance history that includes many of the core ballet and opera titles. The Royal Ballet itself ranks among the world's leading companies, celebrated for landmark productions of "Swan Lake", "The Sleeping Beauty", "Giselle", and numerous contemporary works. While specific names and roles for this particular recording are not listed in the product data provided, the ensemble's long record of critical acclaim and international tours underlines the high artistic level of this "Don Quixote" on Blu-ray.
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