Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Op. 20

This page lists all recordings of Swan Lake, Op. 20, by Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-93) on CD & DVD. Generally, more recent CDs and DVDs are listed first, but with priority given to items that are in stock.

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Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Op. 20

Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Op. 20


Orchestra of the Mariinsky (Kirov) Theatre, St. Petersburg, Valery Gergiev

N.B. The CD performance was recorded separately and is not the soundtrack of the DVD.

'...brilliant almost beyond belief' The Times, London

Decca - 4757669

(CD - 2 discs)

£19.49 (£16.59 ex. VAT)

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Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Op. 20

Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Op. 20


Margot Fonteyn & Rudolf Nureyev

Wiener Symphoniker & Mitglieder des Balletts der Wiener Staatsoper, John Lanchbery

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DVD Video

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Format: NTSC

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DG Unitel - 0734044

(DVD Video)

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Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Op. 20

Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Op. 20


Boston Symphony Orchestra, Seiji Ozawa

DG 2CD - 4530552

(CD - 2 discs)

£9.49 (£8.08 ex. VAT)

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Adventures in Motion Pictures Presents Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake

Adventures in Motion Pictures Presents Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake


Tchaikovsky:

Swan Lake, Op. 20

DVD featuring Matthew Bourne's Olivier-award-winning production of Swan Lake with contemporary dance company 'Adventures in Motion Pictures.

2 CDs festuring music from the original sound track.


The New London Orchestra, David Lloyd-Jones

DVD + 2 CDs

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Format: PAL

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Warner Classics Warner Vision - 5051442765229

(DVD Video)

Normally: £17.99 (£15.31 ex. VAT)

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Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Op. 20

Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Op. 20


Natalia Makorova & Anthony Dowell

The Royal Ballet, Covent Garden, In this staging, with designs by the late Leslie Hurry, the classic Swan Lake choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov has further contributions by Frederick Ashton and Rudolf Nureyev

This production from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden was filmed in 1982, and is currently the only Royal Ballet version of Swan Lake available on DVD.

Released or re-released in last 6 months

DVD Video

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Format: PAL

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Warner Music Vision - 5046671762

(DVD Video)

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Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Op. 20

Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Op. 20

Choreographer: Rudolf Nureyev

Note: This Blu-ray Disc (BD) is not compatible with standard DVD players


Agnès Letestu, José Martinez, Karl Paquette & Muriel Hallé

Paris Opera Ballet & Paris Opera Orchestra, Vello Pähn (Musical Director)

Agnès Letestu, a feminine and warm Odette, and José Martinez, a convincing, pale, vulnerable prince Siegfried, are the stars of this deeply passionate, ‘dream’ version of Swan Lake. Rudolf Nureyev’s interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s lyrical ballet, far from being a clichéd stereotype, is an exposé of astonishingly powerful and recognisable human emotions. Under the inspired and clear-cut musical direction of Vello Pähn, this production is one of the jewels of the Paris Opera Ballet’s repertoire. It brilliantly displays the meticulous precision, technical prowess and pure, unmannered style of the company’s unrivalled female corps de ballet.

‘…their [Agnès Letestu & José Martinez] dancing was sensational, and Letestu in particular was magnificent. She was soft, lyrical yet aristocratic as Odette, as befits her slender, long-limbed body and her mime scene was of intense beauty. …Letestu is outstanding as Odile, both in her technical prowess and artistic interpretation.’ Culture Kiosque

Released or re-released in last 6 months

Blu-ray Disc

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Opus Arte Blu-ray - OABD7001D

(Blu-ray)

Normally: £30.49 (£25.95 ex. VAT)

Special: £22.86 (£19.46 ex. VAT)

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Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Op. 20

Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Op. 20


Bolshoi Ballet

Prince Siegfried celebrates his 21st birthday. He will soon have to choose a spouse. Before taking a decision, the Prince goes hunting… In the forest, near the lake bank, he encounters white swans that will soon transform into young women. Soon enough, Siegfried get fascinated by the swans’princess : Odette, who seems quite affraid. However the Prince makes her feel his love and desire to help her : he swears her eternal faithfulness. The day after, a fastuous ball is taking place at the castle. There appears Rotbart (the one who put a spell on the princess so that she would transform into a swan) who introduces his daughter Odile to the Prince… The young woman looks exactly like Odette. The Prince get charmed, thinking she is her beloved princess, and promises her - his unconditional love. When Siegfried understands his mistake he goes back to the lake where the swans are crying over his treason.

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FGL Productions - VIA080153

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Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Op. 20

Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Op. 20


Uliana Lopatkina

Mariinsky Ballet, Valery Gergiev

'The Kirov's production is breathtakingly gorgeous... The star, of course, is the inimitable Uliana Lopatkina, who has been the Kirov's hottest ticket for many years. She merits the hype... her technical facility is extraordinary. Her first act pas de deux is a jaw-dropping display of molten, luxurious control and suspension.' The Boston Globe

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Format: NTSC

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Decca - 0743216

(DVD Video)

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Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Op. 20

Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Op. 20


London Symphony Orchestra, André Previn

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EMI Classics for Pleasure - 3932432

(CD - 2 discs)

Normally: £8.49 (£7.23 ex. VAT)

Special: £5.94 (£5.06 ex. VAT)

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Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Op. 20

Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Op. 20

Choreographer: Rudolf Nureyev


Agnès Letestu, José Martinez, Karl Paquette & Muriel Hallé

Paris Opera Ballet & Paris Opera Orchestra, Vello Pähn

Please note, this High Definition DVD is not playable on a standard DVD player.

‘…their [Agnès Letestu & José Martinez] dancing was sensational, and Letestu in particular was magnificent. She was soft, lyrical yet aristocratic as Odette, as befits her slender, long-limbed body and her mime scene was of intense beauty. …Letestu is outstanding as Odile, both in her technical prowess and artistic interpretation.’ Culture Kiosque

HD DVD

Opus Arte HD DVD - OAHD5001D

(HD DVD)

Normally: £29.99 (£25.52 ex. VAT)

Special: £22.49 (£19.14 ex. VAT)

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