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Prokofiev: Ivan The Terrible [DVD] [2005]

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Prokofiev: Ivan The Terrible [DVD] [2005]

DVD ~ Natalia Bessmertnova

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Actors: Natalia Bessmertnova, Irek Mukhamedov, Gediminas Taranda
Format: Classical, Colour, DVD-Video, PAL
Language English, French, Spanish
Region: All Regions
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 1
Classification: Exempt
Studio: ARTHAUS
DVD Release Date: 27 Jun 2005
Run Time: 113 minutes

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

ASIN: B0008JEK5O
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 72,583 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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A performance of 'Ivan The Terrible' by the Bolshoi Theatre Ballet in 1990. Algis Zhuraitis conducts the Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Winner!, 15 Jun 2007

By	Georgios Xenias (Greece) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Eisenstein's "Ivan the terrible" -considered one of the greatest films of all time,- is a grand epic, narrating Ivan's rise to power and bloody reign, and, at the same time, a study of a dictator's psychology and his gradual descent to madness. Despite a superb musical score by Prokofiev and a spectacular dance sequence near the end, this could hardly be considered ballet material.
Although he uses Prokofiev's score, Grigorovich, who created the ballet version, wisely tries to avoid comparison by always keeping a safe distance from his source. Unfortunately, Fyodor's dance is sacrificed in the process, -the only disappointing bit in an otherwise fascinating work. Instead of the chief-henchman dressed as a fairy-tale princess, here we get Ivan himself dressed as an old man, butchering the Boyars, while his guards dance around him.
The plot has, of course, been simplified. The story centers on Ivan's love for his first wife, Anastasia. The choreography is typical Grigorovich: an extremely demanding, classical concept, incorporating modern dance elements. The result is a striking, very expressive, dramatic ballet.
It is hard to imagine any dancer, other than Mukhamedov, in the part of Ivan. His dancing abilities verge on the superhuman and his acting manages to portray Ivan's mental decline with frightening effect.
Bessmertnova, dancing Anastasia, was in her early forties when this was filmed. If it weren't for a couple of unwise, -but I guess, unavoidable,- close-ups, nobody would notice it. Her form and movement are wonderfully elegant and expressive.
Gedminas Taranda is Kurbsky, Ivan's friend and rival for Anastasia's affections. Had he been dancing next to anyone other than Mukhamedov, he would have certainly stolen the show. Even here, though, he manages to hold his own against his co-star's tempestuous performance.
All in all, a superb performance of a very interesting ballet.

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