Spartacus (Bolshoi Ballet)
by Ross MacGibbon
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Actor: Alexander Volchkov, Carlos Acosta, Maria Allash, Nina KaptsovaDirector: Ross MacGibbon
Conductor: Pavel Klinichev
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: German (Original Language)
Format: AC-3, Classical, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 133 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-10-28
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Decca
Movie Reviews of Spartacus (Bolshoi Ballet)
Movie Review: Spartacus inherited
Summary: 4 Stars
When Grigorovich took the challenge of coreographing Khachaturian's Spartacus - who had searched the story of this rebelled slave in Appian and Plutarch,more than in Giovaniolli's novel as basis for his ballet score -he would be the third coreographer to do so,after Yakobson in 1956 and Moiseev,in 58.
In 1963 he finally staged this 3rd productin of Spartacus,for Bolshoi.The leading role does demand an exceptional physically gifted dancer in order to give life to the extremely violent coreography with its "jet?s" and leap sequences,not to mention strenght.Mikhail Lavrovsky,Vladimir Vasiliev and Irek Mukhamedov became legendary interpreters of Grigorovich's Spartacus.Two dancers,young Ivan Vasiliev - possibly one exceptional Spartacus to be - and cuban Carlos Acosta have the courage to dance the part,nowadays.
Carlos Acosta,internationally recognised ballet dancer,even foot injured,gives,live from Palais Garnier,an unforgettable interpretation of this demanding role,after Moscow and London.His generosity,his inner capability of giving the rebelious slave a soul trough dancing,is absolutely transcendent,and technically too,though injured.
His partenaire Kaptsova is neither Semenyaka nor Bessmertnova but portrays a fragile,tender Phrygia.
Allash's Aegina,quite convincing,follows Bilova's steps(she danced the two Mukhamedov versions).The weakest part is Volshkov's Crassus,far from being a cruel despot the role requires.Too young and light,is far away from Vetrov's energic,violent dancing.The orchestra...weak.
The Bolshoi corps,alas, does not bear the masculine quality male Bolshoi dancers used to have...I did think of majorettes,once or twice.
The filming is excellent,the blu-ray DVD image exceptional.
Summary of Spartacus (Bolshoi Ballet)
Carlos Acosta is one of the greatest male dancers of our time and has performed with all the major ballet companies of the world including American Ballet Theatre, Royal Ballet, Houston Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet and many more. Spartacus is a major vehicle for the male lead and Acosta brings a wealth of talent and energy to this formidable role. Following sensational performances in Moscow and London in 2007, the Bolshoi's production was re-staged and filmed in January 2008 in the Paris Opera's Palais Garnier. This is the first major release of Spartacus since the Bolshoi's production in the 1970s. Includes a 30 minute extra video including interviews with Acosta and choreographer Yuri Grigorovich.Art House & International DVD Video
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