Don Quixote (Kirov Ballet)

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.

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Cast

Tatyana Terekhova

Kitri

Farouk Ruzimatov

Basilio

Vladimir Ponomaryov

Don Quixote

Alexander Brouskin

Sancho Panza

Alexander Lunyov

Lorentzo

Vladimir Lepeyev

Gamache

Dimitri Korneyev

Espada

Altynai Assylmuratova

Street Dancer

Yelena Pankova

Flower Girl

Tatyana Goumba

Flower Girl