Paris Opera Ballet, The: Seven Ballets

Synopsis

A compilation of seven original dances set to music from composers such as Tchaikovsky, Sibelius and Grieg, choreographed by Norbert Schmucki and Marius Petipa and featuring the stars of The Paris Opera Ballet, the Company known as ‘the cradle of classical ballet’. Among the dancers are Sylvie Guillem, Patrick Dupond, and Noëlla Pontois, the epitome of a French ballerina.

BALLET - CHOREOGRAPHER- MUSIC
1. Escamillo - Norbert Schmucki - Spanish Folk
2. Le Petit Pan - Norbert Schmucki - Grieg
3. Bambou (extract) - Norbert Schmucki - African Folk Music
4. Grande Pas Classique - Marius Petipa - Auber
5. Rixe - Norbert Schmucki - Saint Saens
6. Une Femme - Norbert Schmucki - Sibelius
7. The White Swan (Swan Lake) - Marius Petipa - Tchaikovsky

Language

English

Country

France

Year of release

2008

Subjects

Dance

Keywords

ballet; modern dance; Paris Opera Ballet

Credits

Contributor

Marius Petipa; Norbert Schmucki

Cast

Noëlla Pontois
Patrick Dupond
Sylvie Guillem

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£17.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

68 minutes

Year

2008

Distributor

Name

Quantum Leap

Notes

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