Tchaikovsky wrote “Swan Lake” as a commission from the Bolshoi Ballet Theatre in 1875. The full ballet was not produced however, until 1895, after the composer’s death. It captivated audiences then, as it has done ever since, becoming the best loved ballet. This production by the Royal Ballet is descended almost directly from the original St. Petersburg production, with the addition of choreography by Ninette de Valois, Rudolf Nureyev and Sir Frederick Ashton. Performed by Natalia Makarova and Anthony Dowell in the leading roles at The Royal Opera House Covent Garden. There is a brief introduction to the history of the ballet.
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ACMI Identifier
300852
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Feature films → Feature films - Great Britain
Music & Performing Arts → Ballets - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)