Bolshoi Ballet: Don Quixote
Synopsis
Inspired by heroic stories of brave knights, Don Quixote of La Mancha and his faithful servant Sancho Panza set out on an adventure to meet his ideal woman, Dulcinea. Cervantes’ hero comes to life in the Bolshoi's critically acclaimed staging of this exalting performance. With panache and sparkling technique, principal dancers Ekaterina Krysanova and Semyon Chudin lead the spectacular cast of toreadors, flamenco dancers, gypsies, and dryads in virtuosic dancing that is quintessential Bolshoi. Captured live on April 10, 2016
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Ekaterina Krysanova
Kitri / Dulcinea
Semyon Chudin
Basilio
Alexei Loparevich
Don Quixote
Roman Simachev
Sancho Panza
Denis Medvedev
Gamache
Ksenia Zhiganshina
Juanita
Anna Okuneva
Piccilia
Anna Tikhomirova
A Street Dancer / First Variation in Grand Pas
Ruslan Skvortsov
Espada
Kristina Karasyova
Mercedes
Olga Smirnova
The Queen of the Dryads
Daria Khokhlova
Cupid
Andrei Sitnikov
Lorenzo, Kitri's father
Galina Ivanovna
Lorenzo's Wife
Alexander Fadeyechev
Duke
Ekaterina Barykina
Duchess
Ksenia Pchelkina
Jig
Alexei Matrakhov
Jig
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Bataillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Miguel de Cervantes, Marius Petipa
- Original Score
- Ludwig Minkus
- Original Title
- Bolshoi Ballet: Don Quixote
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Production Studios
- Pathé Live, Bolshoi Theatre, Bolshoi Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Bataillon
Miguel de Cervantes, Marius Petipa
Ludwig Minkus
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Bataillon
Director
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What is Bolshoi Ballet: Don Quixote about?
Inspired by heroic stories of brave knights, Don Quixote of La Mancha and his faithful servant Sancho Panza set out on an adventure to meet his ideal woman, Dulcinea. Cervantes’ hero comes to life in the Bolshoi's critically acclaimed staging of this exalting performance. With panache and sparkling technique, principal dancers Ekaterina Krysanova and Semyon Chudin lead the spectacular cast of toreadors, flamenco dancers, gypsies, and dryads in virtuosic dancing that is quintessential Bolshoi. Captured live on April 10, 2016
Who directed Bolshoi Ballet: Don Quixote?
Bolshoi Ballet: Don Quixote was directed by Vincent Bataillon.
Who stars in Bolshoi Ballet: Don Quixote?
The principal cast of Bolshoi Ballet: Don Quixote includes Ekaterina Krysanova, Semyon Chudin, Alexei Loparevich, Roman Simachev, Denis Medvedev.
When was Bolshoi Ballet: Don Quixote released and how long is it?
Bolshoi Ballet: Don Quixote was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Bolshoi Ballet: Don Quixote?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bolshoi Ballet: Don Quixote was composed by Ludwig Minkus.