Adam: Giselle

Alicia Alonso (Giselle), Vladimir Vasiliev (Albrecht), Aurora Bosch (Myrtha), Alberto Méndez (Hilarion), Elena Madan (Berthe), Loipa Araújo (Bathilde), Raúl Barroso (Prince), Félix Rodríguez (Wilfred)

Orchestra of the Grand Theatre of Havana, José Ramón Urbay

Release Date: 12th Sep 2007
Catalogue No: DVDVAI4391
Label: VAI

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Adam: Giselle

Alicia Alonso (Giselle), Vladimir Vasiliev (Albrecht), Aurora Bosch (Myrtha), Alberto Méndez (Hilarion), Elena Madan (Berthe), Loipa Araújo (Bathilde), Raúl Barroso (Prince), Félix Rodríguez (Wilfred)
Orchestra of the Grand Theatre of Havana
José Ramón Urbay

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On October 31, 1980, a unique event in the world of dance took place at the Grand Theatre of Havana. Alicia Alonso, the prima ballerina assoluta of the 20th century, and Vladimir Vasiliev, the most distinguished Russian male dancer of his era, performed together for the first time. This video documents that unforgettable Giselle, presenting the two great stars accompanied by a first-rate supporting cast and the famous corps de ballet of the Ballet Nacional de Cuba.

(Please note: part of the original video master for this performance was lost; the version presented here was compiled from sources of varying quality. Though the final results are less than ideal, the video technicians did succeed in preserving a memorable performance that would otherwise be lost to posterity.)

DVD Bonus: “Encounter” – Alonso and Vasiliev in rehearsal for Giselle introduced by Anton Dolin (15 minutes). 110 minutes (plus bonus = 15 minutes), Color, stereo/mono. All regions.

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