THE SEAGULL • DIE MÖWE
Rodion Shchedrin
Rodion Shchedrin
THE SEAGULL • DIE MÖWE
1980
Soloists:
Alexander Bogatyrev
Orchestra, Chorus:
Bolshoi Ballet and Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra
Conductor:
Alexander Lazarev
Choreographer:
Maya Plisetskaya
“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 refl ecting 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professional level of the dancers and musicians it is a unique and very enjoyable experience for the spectators and a historical document of the outstanding dancer Maya Plisetskaya as well.
Label:
Arthaus Musik
Genre:
Ballett
Running Time:
115
Picture Format:
4:3/16
Sound Format:
PCM Stereo
Number of Discs:
1
Region:
0
Subtitle Languages:
RU, DE, GB, FR, ES, IT
EAN:
0807280147797
UPC:
807280147797
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