
Don Quixote (Kirov Ballet)
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Overview
The story of Don Quixote tells of the old knight who dreams of chivalry and his comic squire, Sancho Panza. This performance by the Kirov has been hailed as one of the greatest large cast ballet productions ever recorded on film. The tremendous resources of the Kirov Ballet flash and dash through the four acts of joyous Petipa and Gorsky choreography making Don Quixote a thrilling visual treat. This delightful spectacle features the great Soviet dancers Tatyana Terekhova and Farouk Ruzimatov as the lovers Kitri and Basilio. Don Quixote is performed by Kirov star Vladimir Ponomaryov. Filmed live at the Kirov Theatre in Leningrad.
Top Cast
Tatyana Terekhova
Tatyana Terekhova
Kitri
Tatyana Terekhova
Kitri
Farouk Ruzimatov
Farouk Ruzimatov
Basilio
Farouk Ruzimatov
Basilio
Vladimir Ponomaryov
Vladimir Ponomaryov
Don Quixote
Vladimir Ponomaryov
Don Quixote
Alexander Brouskin
Alexander Brouskin
Sancho Panza
Alexander Brouskin
Sancho Panza
Alexander Lunyov
Alexander Lunyov
Lorentzo
Alexander Lunyov
Lorentzo
Vladimir Lepeyev
Vladimir Lepeyev
Gamache
Vladimir Lepeyev
Gamache
Dimitri Korneyev
Dimitri Korneyev
Espada
Dimitri Korneyev
Espada
Altynai Assylmuratova
Altynai Assylmuratova
Street Dancer
Altynai Assylmuratova
Street Dancer
Yelena Pankova
Yelena Pankova
Flower Girl
Yelena Pankova
Flower Girl
Tatyana Goumba
Tatyana Goumba
Flower Girl
Tatyana Goumba
Flower Girl
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