Sexual Astrology - DVD : Prokofiev - The Stone Flower / Terekhova, Gulyaev, Polikarpova, Christyakova, Viliumanis, Kirov Ballet

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starring: Tatiana Terekhova, Kirov Opera Ballet See Larger Image List Price: $29.99 Our Price: $26.99 You Save: $3.00 (10%) Prices subject to change. Used Price: $14.09 Third Party New Price: $14.56 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD EAN: 9780769778600 Format: Classical, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC ISBN: 0769778607 Label: Kultur Video Manufacturer: Kultur Video Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Kultur Video Region Code: 1 Release Date: July 26, 2005 Running Time: 110 minutes Sales Rank: 87427 Studio: Kultur Video Theatrical Release Date: 1991 Related Items: Cesare Pugni - La Fille du Pharaon (The Pharoah's Daughter) / Zakharova, Filin, Alexandrova, Yanin, Lacotte, Bolshoi Ballet The Kirov Celebrates Nijinsky / Sheherazade, La Spectre de la Rose, The Polovtsian Dances, The Firebird Delibes: Sylvia Le Corsaire Minkus - La Bayadere / Guerin, Hilaire, Platel, Paris Ballet see more Editorial Review: Description: The Stone Flower is the last ballet for which Prokofiev wrote music, a love-story based on a fairy tale from the Urals, a mixture of real-life scenes and fantastic dreams, of classical dance and folk choreography. In the words of the ballet's choreographer, Yuri Grigorovich, the story concerns 'the fate of the stone carver, Danila, who wishes to see the full power of the stone and show its beauty to the people. The creative urge which possesses Danila and the desire to create more perfect art is the leitmotif of the ballet'. anila, who is in love with Katerina, desires to create a malachite vase that will be as simple and beautiful as a flower. During this quest, Danila is led to the underground realm of the Queen of the Copper Mountain, who wishes to help him but also wants him for herself. But the strength of Danila and Katerina's love eventually moves the Queen of the Copper Mountain to release him, and the young lovers return to their village with the secret of creating beauty from stone. With Aleksandr Gulyaev as Danila, Anna Polikarpova as Katerina, and the Maryinsky Theatre Orchestra. Customer Reviews Average Rating: Rating: - Enjoyable Ballet I have just watched The Stone Flower. It is the traditional love story of a boy and girl who are separated by villains and circumstances. They are happily united in the end. What made this ballet enjoyable for me was its recent rendition, but keeping to the classical ballet style. The stage is well lighted, except when dimmed or darkened for effect, and even then I knew what was going on. The background scenery is just enough to set the mood, and it is in the background. The costumes are traditional, ... Read More Rating: - A Flower Resembling a Rare Gem This is truly a stunning performance of a little known ballet outside of Russia. In fact, it is not listed in many books on ballet, including Balanchine's "101 Stories of the Great Ballets." It does require a corps, such as the Kirov, with a mastery of classic and Russian folk dance. It's difficult to imagine a non-Russian company performing this Ural fairy tale. Few ballets require such a rich variety of dance styles, including classical, folk, gypsy, cossack knee slapping, and clowning routines. Read More Rating: - A Flower as Rare as it's Performances I have always enjoyed Prokofiev's `The Stone Flower" ballet; in fact I now have two copies of it. The First is on VHS from the Bolshoi Theatre (Playing Time: 106 Minutes) and the second on DVD is from the Kirov Ballet (Playing Time: 110 Minutes). Strangely both productions were choreographed by Yuri Grigorovich and both designed by Simon Virsaladze. Some people try to compare the music of this ballet with that of Prokofiev's "Romeo & Juliet" ballet. You CAN NOT, as this is completely different. It has ... Read More Browse for similar items by category: Classical - Styles - Music - General Educational - Genres - DVD - Video - Art Musicals & Performing Arts - Genres - DVD - Video - Ballet & Dance By Composer - Classical - Musicals & Performing Arts - Genres - DVD - Video - Prokofiev, Sergei By Historical Period - Classical - Musicals & Performing Arts - Genres - DVD - Video - Modern, 20th, & 21st Century