Glory of the Kirov

Synopsis

Material from the Russian archives, mostly in black and white. Highlights include the 19-year-old Nureyev in Le Corsaire and a year later in Laurencia, Baryshnikov in a 1969 television ballet, Marakova in the The Dying Swan, and earlier material of Karsavina, Ulanova, Osipenko and many others.

Language

English

Country

Russian Federation

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. b&w/col. 91 min. Digital versatile disc. b&w/col. 91 min.

Year of production

2001

Availability

Sale; 2001 DVD sale: £15.99 (inclusive) 2001 video sale: £14.99 (inclusive)

Documentation

A booklet accompanies the video.

Subjects

Dance

Keywords

ballet; Kirov; Nureyev, Rudolf

Credits

Cast

Boris Bregvadze
I Kolpakova
Mikhail Baryshnikov
Natalia Makarova
Rudolf Nureyev
Tamara Karsavina

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Distributor

Name

Warner Music Vision

Phone

020 7938 5500

Fax

020 7368 4931

Address

Electric Lighting Station
46 Kensington Court
London
W8 5DA