Swan Lake
Der Schwanensee
Synopsis
Perhaps the most popular ballet video ever released, this version of Tchaikovsky's beloved work stars one of the most famous classical dance partnerships of all time, Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn. Nureyev choreographed this production for the Vienna State Opera Ballet. Two icons of 20th-century dance in magnificent form. Ballet authority John Lanchbery, former music director of the Sadler's Wells and Royal Ballet companies, as well as of American Ballet Theatre and Australian Ballet, conducts the Vienna Symphony Orchestra in Tchaikovsky's enchanting score.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Truck Branss
- Original Title
- Der Schwanensee
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- ORF, Seven Arts Productions, United Productions of America, WDR, Deutsche Grammophon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Truck Branss
Günther Anders
Mariha Runne, Gunther Runne
Department Leadership Roster
Truck Branss
Director
Nicholas Georgiadis
Production Design
Mariha Runne
Editor
Nicholas Georgiadis
Costume Design
Günther Anders
Director of Photography
Gunther Runne
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swan Lake
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What is Swan Lake about?
Perhaps the most popular ballet video ever released, this version of Tchaikovsky's beloved work stars one of the most famous classical dance partnerships of all time, Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn. Nureyev choreographed this production for the Vienna State Opera Ballet. Two icons of 20th-century dance in magnificent form. Ballet authority John Lanchbery, former music director of the Sadler's Wells and Royal Ballet companies, as well as of American Ballet Theatre and Australian Ballet, conducts the Vienna Symphony Orchestra in Tchaikovsky's enchanting score.
Who directed Swan Lake?
Swan Lake was directed by Truck Branss.
Who stars in Swan Lake?
The principal cast of Swan Lake includes Margot Fonteyn, Rudolf Nureyev.
When was Swan Lake released and how long is it?
Swan Lake was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.