Product Details

• Actors: Nina Ananiashvili, Alexei Fadeyechev, Galina Frolova, Tchaikovsky Perm State Ballet, Yulya Mashkina
• Format: Classical, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Kultur Video
• DVD Release Date: December 20, 2005
• Run Time: 132 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000BZIT7K
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #260,503 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Ballet superstar Nina Ananiashvili makes her full-length ballet DVD debut with the Russian State Perm Ballet in the best-loved of all the classical ballets, Swan Lake. Nina Ananiashvili has been hailed as one of the most talented prima ballerinas to emerge in recent years. Her superb technique makes her portrayal of the dual role of Odette/Odile a major ballet event not to be missed by dance lovers. This historic production of Swan Lake, also starring the great Russian dancer Aleksei Fadeyetchev, was filmed during a performance commemorating the centennial of the composer Tchaikovsky’s death. This new production of the world’s favorite ballet, starring one of today’s greatest young dancers is a performance which will be cherished by children and ballet enthusiasts of all ages. Odette/Odile: Nina Ananiashvili, Prince Siegfried: Aleksei Fadeyetchev, Rothbart: Sergei Zagorulko, Queen: Vera Sokolovskaya, Jester: Andrei Shcherbinin, Pas de trios: Yulva Mashkina, Galina Frolova, Vitaly Poleshchuk. Performed October 11, 1992 at Bunkamura Orchard Hall. Music by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Libretto by Vladimir Begichev.

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I could watch this DVD every day for the rest of my life and still be riveted., April 19, 2006

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Giselle "Balletomane" (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake / Ananiashvili, Fadeyetchev, Russian State Perm Ballet (DVD)

Ananiashvili dances this ballet with such exquisite technique, such perfection of "line" and such emotional integrity, that it eclipses all other performances of Odette-Odile I have ever seen--and I have seen many in my long life. Fadeyetchev as the Prince, although not dancing with the emotional intensity of a Malakhov or Nureyev, nevertheless presents his ballerina almost with his own self-effacement. He knows what he's there for, and it's not to show off himself. And, at the least, he is beautiful to look at. The corps is well rehearsed, and again, defers to Ms. Ananiashvili, who doesn't simply dance the Swan Queen, but becomes her so truly that one cannot help but suspend disbelief.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ananiashvili carries the performance, January 17, 2006

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Hawkeye (Tulsa, Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake / Ananiashvili, Fadeyetchev, Russian State Perm Ballet (DVD)

Ananiashvili has the confidence that comes from knowing that she does not have to compromise with the laws of physics. The rest of the company-- and I dare say the orchestra (it's Japanese)-- is not world class but good enough, but it is the prima ballerina "natural" who rates five stars. (Rothbart actually bops Odette on the noodle accidentally with his hand in Act 3.) Particularly noteworthy are Ananiashvili's beautiful long arms, which undulate like fronds in subtle undersea currents. She understands her characters, stays in character, and is charismatic. See also her vivacious performance in Don Quixote.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent performance by all of a traditional version., February 19, 2006

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J. M WILINSKY (teaneck, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake / Ananiashvili, Fadeyetchev, Russian State Perm Ballet (DVD)

I bought this dvd to see the principals perform one of my favorite ballets and I was not disappointed, much. Both Ananiashvili and Fadeyetchev give wonderful and accurate performances. This version is pretty much a traditional one, with most of Petipa's ideas. I was a little disappointed that there was not much very new, exciting, and technically challenging, as one should expect at this point in ballet history. The prince does not dance much in the first act, but they have given him a new solo adagio, which was refreshing. Another refreshment is the fourth act which uses some music that is often cut out. All the acts are a nice full length. Aside for the sedate principal dancer's choreography, everything else is well done: the costumes, sets, group choreography, and the character dancing. Maybe this would not be my first choice in traditional Swan Lakes, but if you have a collection, as I do, this should find a place in it.