Widely considered to be one of the greatest and biggest names in dance. Baryshnikov is the daughter of russian american ballet dancer and actor mikhail baryshnikov and former ballet dancer lisa rinehart. He leads her through a fantasy land of various cultural performers. Theme and variations with gelsey kirkland, mikhail.
This spectacular performance is danced by the magnificent team of baryshnikov, one of the greatest classical dancers of our time, and gelsey kirkland, both showcased at the peak of their careers, with members of the american ballet theatre. A hoffman fairytale ballet the nutcracker marked the initial choreographic effort of baryshnikov, universally hailed as one of the worlds greatest dancers. My original video wore out because it was watched so much. Nonetheless a baryshnikov performance in the nutcracker does make a difference. Baryshnikov is the nutcracker and gelsey kirkland is clara. First seen by many on pbs, this version of the nutcracker from the american ballet theatre was shot in 1977 and features legendary ballet dancer mikhail baryshnikov. Mikhail began his ballet studies in his native riga, latvia. The television adaptation of baryshnikov s nutcracker production. Gelsey kirkland and mikhail baryshnikov in the nutcracker are simply iconictwo of the worlds most celebrated dancers in the worlds bestloved ballet. Mikhail baryshnikov, in full mikhail nikolayevich baryshnikov, born january 28, 1948, riga, latvia, u. A bit of a nostalgia trip for us but also a disc well worth adding to the. The nutcracker vhs 1977 rare vintage 70s mikhail baryshnikov, brand new sealed.
Mikhail baryshnikov, gelsey kirkland, alexander minz. Abt the nutcracker from 1977, kultur video, 2004 this is baryshnikovs initial effort in choreography. Baryshnikov has unbelievable strength, speed and charisma. Gelsey kirkland and mikhail baryshnikov in the nutcracker are. Kirkland and baryshnikov in the nutcracker 1977 pointe. The nutcracker mikhail baryshnikov and gelsey kirkland. As a young girl, baryshnikov tried taking beginners ballet classes but decided she was unsuited for discipline, as she was too hyperactive and talkative when she was supposed to be focused at the barre. With mikhail baryshnikov, gelsey kirkland, alexander minz, gayle young. Boyishly cute, diminutive and strong as a bull, but as graceful as any gazelle or swan, mikhail baryshnikov is a household name even to nonballetomanes. Digitally remastered from the original master tape, this highdefinition presentation is second to none. Years ago i saw this nutcracker on pbs and was amazed at the magical partnership of gelsey kirkland and mikhail baryshnikov. Mikhail baryshnikovs the nutcracker laser videodisc ebay. Genres arts, entertainment, and culture director tony charmoli starring mikhail baryshnikov.
Under soviet ballets rigid system of typecasting, mikhail baryshnikov was never allowed to dance the leading male role of prince siegfried in swan lake in the soviet union. Reviews and scores for movies involving mikhail baryshnikov. Starring as clara and the prince in american ballet theaters 1977 madefortelevision film, these two superb talents bring both technical and dramatic brilliance to the ballets culminating scene. The nutcracker is mikhail baryshnikovs breathtaking and critically acclaimed emmy nominated production. The proof came again at the metropolitan opera house when he. This spectacular performance is danced by the magnificent team of baryshnikov, one of the greatest classical dancers of the century, and gelsey kirkland, both showcased at the peak of their careers, with members of the american ballet theatre. Nutcracker baryshnikov kirkland 2act, part 1waltz of the flowers duration. Mikhail has been active in his career since 1968 and is famous as being one of the best ballet dancers in history, thus. Under baryshnikovs inventive direction, the traditionally lighthearted story of a girls dream on christmas eve is transformed into a more complex theatrical experience that will. Tchaikovsky richard winsor, dominic north hd 1080p duration. The television adaptation of baryshnikovs nutcracker production. The nutcracker by tony charmoli mikhail baryshnikov.
While she was called by mikhail baryshnikov, himself, the best of her generation, she was probably more famous for her raging cocaine addiction and offstage behavior. The nutcracker mgm home video vhs ballet theatre christmas. He subsequently became a noted dance director the son of russian parents in latvia, baryshnikov entered rigas opera ballet school at age 12. This video is said to be the last performance baryshnikov performed with abt before leaving for new york city ballet in 1978. Actually, nutcrackers second act is an enormous balletic sweetshop. The nutcracker mgm home video vhs ballet theatre christmas movie baryshnikov. The nutcracker ballet, mikhail baryshnikov and gelsey. But my favorite nutcracker of all is this one from 1977, featuring the american ballet theater and starring two great ballet dancers. Innocentlooking, girlish and pretty, this diminutive and emotional legendary ballerina has had more drama in her reallife than there ever was onstage. A hoffman fairytale ballet the nutcracker marked the initial choreographic effort of baryshnikov, universally hailed as one of the worlds. When mikhail baryshnikov, the dazzling twentysixyearold star of leningrads kirov ballet, decided last summer to make his career in the west, the dance world reacted with amazement. The second act of nutcracker is more french than german, petipa liked the idea of konfituerenburg because at that time in paris there was a fad for spectacles in which various sweets were depicted by dancers.
The work is innovative and complex, a holiday delight. The nutcracker is mikhail baryshnikovs breathtaking and critically acclaimed emmyr nominated production. This may not be the best ever production of the nutcracker but baryshnikovs performance is magical. With music by the national philharmonic, the program was directed by tony charmoli and features gelsey. Available on prime video the television adaptation of baryshnikovs nutcracker production.
Mikhail nikolayevich baryshnikov, nicknamed misha, is a latvianborn russianamerican dancer, choreographer, and actor. Our agreements with the content provider dont allow purchases of this title at this time. The nutcracker new sealed vhs big box mikhail baryshnikov mgm. Mikhail baryshnikov is a russianamerican ballet dancer who choreographed several iconic pieces which have made him one of the greatest ballet dancers of the 20th century. The nutcracker ballet, free ornament download wired. Exquisite dancing and the best nutcracker of them all. Mikhail nikolaevich baryshnikov was born on 27 january 1948, in riga, latvia, and is an actor and a dancer of russian and latvian descent. The nutcracker ballet, free ornament download nutcracker jointed doll ornament brigid ashwood 2010 this holiday season weve been rather obsessed with all things nutcracker. The american ballet theatre with help from mikhail baryshnikov put together one of the finest performances of tchaikovskys epic holiday play. Mgmua home video presents this presentation of one of the most famous productions of tchaikovskys the nutcracker.
Mikhail baryshnikov comes to america the new yorker. Kirkland seems to float when she dances with such an ethereal quality. The nutcracker baryshnikov, kirkland, charmoli dvd. Mikhail baryshnikov floated across the stage of the new york city ballet under the direction of george balanchine and soon became one of the most famous dancers in modern history. This is baryshnikov the nutcracker 1977 by sergsavas on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. A rare and must see ballet video of american ballet theatre performing theme and variations with gelsey kirkland and mikhail baryshnikov.
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