Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
TT
Tatyana Terekhova
Kitri
LeadFR
Farouk Ruzimatov
Basilio
VP
Vladimir Ponomaryov
Don Quixote
AB
Alexander Brouskin
Sancho Panza
AL
Alexander Lunyov
Lorentzo
VL
Vladimir Lepeyev
Gamache
DK
Dimitri Korneyev
Espada
AA
Altynai Assylmuratova
Street Dancer
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. the director's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Don Quixote (Kirov Ballet) is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
