Product Details

• Actors: Natalia Bessmertnova, Bolshoi Opera Ballet
• Format: Box set, 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: 3
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Kultur Video
• DVD Release Date: June 29, 2004
• Run Time: 120 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0001EQI0G
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #116,212 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Trilogy of Ballet - Nutcracker, Giselle, Romeo and Juliet / Bessmertnova, Lavrovsky, Pavlova, Gordeyev, Bolshoi Ballet" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Three of the greatest ballets from Russia’s premier company, the Bolshoi, in a special collector’s set. Includes (1) Giselle. Supreme among the romantic ballets, Giselle has never before been delivered with such intensity as in this deeply moving performance, filmed live at the world-famous Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. Stars Natalia Bessmertnova and Mikhail Lavrovsky. Choreographed by Yuri Grigorovich. (2) The Nutcracker. From the stage of the renowned Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, this live recording of the most fantastic Christmas ballet ever is a spectacular treat. The cast is headed by four of Russia’s most legendary soloists—sharing the lead roles: Vladimir Vasiliev and Yekaterina Maximova in the first act, and Vyacheslav Gordeyev and Nadia Pavlova in the second. (3) Romeo and Juliet. the classic ballet in a perfect performance captured on the Bicentennial Anniversary of the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, featuring two of Russia’s most legendary soloists, Natalia Bessmertnova and Mikhail Lavrovsky.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Some of Russia's best.., September 17, 2009

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Genevieve Holmes "Veronique" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Trilogy of Ballet - Nutcracker, Giselle, Romeo and Juliet / Bessmertnova, Lavrovsky, Pavlova, Gordeyev, Bolshoi Ballet (DVD)

In this trilogy of well known ballet pieces some of Russia's best ballet dancers perform in regal and elegant fashion.I would recommend this trilogy to any avid ballet fan and to dancer's who wish to watch Bolshoi Ballet execute their technique at their highest level of performance. It is interesting to note the stylistic differences in all 3 of the productions when compared to American Ballet performances. The end summation Bolshoi Ballet entertains and delivers with both their stage apititude and overall execution of 3 well loved and infamous ballet classics.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Cinemagraphics lacking unfortunately, June 11, 2011

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This review is from: Trilogy of Ballet - Nutcracker, Giselle, Romeo and Juliet / Bessmertnova, Lavrovsky, Pavlova, Gordeyev, Bolshoi Ballet (DVD)

Maybe my expectations were too high, but I was hoping for 3 dvds were visually appealing, as well as great listening. The music is pleasing and the dance technique is unquestionable; BUT, the video quality leads me to believe that these were shot decades ago and just put on to dvd in 2004. In particular, Giselle appears to be archival-type footage from the 20s or 30s. I'll probably have to stick with ballet blu ray to get a dependable high quality visual experience. Be forewarned!

1 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good, April 4, 2010

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Cristina Hart "Crisitna" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Trilogy of Ballet - Nutcracker, Giselle, Romeo and Juliet / Bessmertnova, Lavrovsky, Pavlova, Gordeyev, Bolshoi Ballet (DVD)

I received the DVD on time and in the condition advertised. I am very please with this vendor.