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66 of 67 people found the following review helpful
Format: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 "Nutctracker" as danced by the Kirov Ballet in 1992, 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.
42 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I only bough this DVD at another persons suggestion as having 7 versions in my collection is a bit to Nutty. Marc Haegman has his own website with Kirov and ballet photos interviews etc. HE is right. One thing that scored this ballet for me is it is filmed live and you see round the theatre with different characters of people. Oleg Vingradov used special effects recorded seperatley and added them in to make it even more wonderful. At the start you see the house on the curtain with the snow falling and guests arriving. Victor Baranov dances in pure Kirov Style. What steals this for me though is the Pas de Deux before the Waltz of the Snow flakes. Larissa Lezina does even the most technically difficult moves with ease in the purest classical style to perfection and this has made her my favourite ballerina. 5 stars for the pas de deux alone. I even put the DVD in the player just for that pas de deux alone. Wow.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this DVD as a second choice as the one I wanted was unavailable and what a shock I got-its really very very good(not that this should surprise you as it is after all the Kirov).I cant really add much to what other reviewers have said(except one that obviously received the wrong disc)Larissa Lezhnina dances superbly throughout and together with Victor Baranov I would say we have a perfect pairing they just seem so right together,stage and sets were of a high standard,and the costumes are to die for.
It is true though that this is not exactly the storyline I am used to but it was beautifully done none the less.As I said earlier this was my second choice and I still intend to buy the other (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)but there is no way this copy will ever become redundant as I already watch it over and over.There are to many highlights to this ballet to pick anything out as being better-but the trip to the enchanted realm was fitted in very well, I for one loved the Russian dance,and found the Arabian dance to be rather seductive,where as I thought Drosselmeyer rather foppish(not dark at all).Everyone must take their own fancies into consideration,but I'll give 5 out of 5 as I cant fault it.And lastly may I say that the Music was played admirably under the baton of Victor Fedotov,Im sure that if you buy it,you'll love it...
It is true though that this is not exactly the storyline I am used to but it was beautifully done none the less.As I said earlier this was my second choice and I still intend to buy the other (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)but there is no way this copy will ever become redundant as I already watch it over and over.There are to many highlights to this ballet to pick anything out as being better-but the trip to the enchanted realm was fitted in very well, I for one loved the Russian dance,and found the Arabian dance to be rather seductive,where as I thought Drosselmeyer rather foppish(not dark at all).Everyone must take their own fancies into consideration,but I'll give 5 out of 5 as I cant fault it.And lastly may I say that the Music was played admirably under the baton of Victor Fedotov,Im sure that if you buy it,you'll love it...
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Average sound and video quality
First class production let down by average video and sound quality.
Picture 3
Sound 3
Sets 5
Dancing 5
Storytelling 3
Music making 4
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Picture 3
Sound 3
Sets 5
Dancing 5
Storytelling 3
Music making 4
Acting... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Bosko Grove
Pretty To Look At, But Something Is Missing
I bought this at my local HMV shop yesterday, and after a watch, I must say I'm a little bit disappointed with it. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Grasshopper
MADE FOR TELEVISION
Some reviews seem to describe the wrong edition. BUT the edition that I received is a made for television version. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2010 by Mr. A. Crank
very good
A first class performance, I had a video tape years ago. I think some reviews have got into the wrong place, It was live dancing and the "Sugar Plum Fairy" was there.
Published on 26 Nov 2009 by Michael j
Just Fantastic
Having bought and been delighted with Swan Lake by the Kirov, I eagerly awaited delivery of the Nutcracker. I was not dissapointed. Read more
Published on 28 May 2008 by PWF Green
Oh no! No Sugar Plum Fairy!!
We bought this for our 4-year-old, and waited and waited for the piece of music that we all love..... but it never came! Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2007 by a mother
Important Note
This DVD is a region 0 worldwide release... Unlike the Amazon listing.. it is NTSC, Not Pal.. this is an error on the Amazon site, it has only ever been released in the UK in NTSC,... Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2007 by Mr. A. Brown
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