Region Code 0 (Worldwide)
"Return of the Firebird" presents dramatic re-creations of the original Ballet russes productions of The Firebird, Petrushka and Scheherazade, first seen in Paris almost a century ago. Russian ballet superstar Andris Liepa heads an all-star cast and dicrects these magical films, shot in Russia's famous Mosfilm studios.
Return of the Firebird
Film Recreation of the Original Ballet Russes Productions
Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)
The Firebird
Petrushka
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908)
Scheherazade
Petrushka, Prince Ivan, Shakhriar - Andris Liepa
Firebird - Nina Anaiashvili
Zabeida - Ilze Liepa
Golden Slave - Victor Yeremenko
Blackamoor - Gennady Taranda
Ekaterina Liepa - Princess
Ballerina - Tatiana Beletskaya
Sergey Stadler - solo violin
Bolshoi State Academic Theatre Orchestra
Andrey Chistiakov - conductor
Director: Andris Liepa
Ballet Masters: Alexander Prokofiev & Nikolay Androsov
Set & Costumes Revived by: Anatoly Nezhny & Anna Nezhny
BONUS MATERIAL:
Footage from the Rehearsals of "Return of the Firebird" (17 mins)
Picture Format: 4:3 / Colour / PAL
Sound Format: PCM Stereo / DTS 5.1 Surround
Decca 079 322-9 (DVD) (2002) Total Time: 120 mins
New, Still Sealed / Neu OVP