J094 DVD Kirov Ballet in Paris, Théâtre du Châtelet, Unopened Screen: 16:9 Widescreen Recorded: 2002, Paris: Théâtre du Châtelet Publisher: Shinshokan: Product for Japan Picture Quality: Expected for its age Time: 110 minutes Description Vaslav Nijinsky, the Russian genius dancer who captivated Paris in the early 20th century. This DVD features the Kirov Ballet's elite, including Vishneva, Zakharova, and Ruzimatov, performing Nijinsky's legendary repertoire, such as "Scheherazade," "Le Spectre de la Rose," and "The Firebird," all masterpieces choreographed by Mikhail Fokine. The spirit of the Ballets Russes is revived in the present day! Re-released at a low price. (Shinshokan) [Recorded Contents] "Scheherazade" Cast: Scheherazade = Svetlana Zakharova Golden Slave = Farukh Ruzimatov Shahriar = Vladimir Ponomarev Shahriar's Brother = Andrei S. Yakovlev Chief Eunuch = Igor Petrov Music: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Libretto: Léon Bakst, Mikhail Fokine Choreography: Mikhail Fokine Restoration: Isabelle Fokine, Andris Liepa "Polovtsian Dances" Cast: Polovtsian = Islom Baimuradov Polovtsian Girl = Polina Saladina Slave Girl = Elena Bazhenova Music: Alexander Borodin Choreography: Mikhail Fokine Restoration: Isabelle Fokine, Andris Liepa "Le Spectre de la Rose" Cast: Young Girl = Zhanna Ayupova Spirit of the Rose = Igor Kolb Music: Carl Maria von Weber Arrangement: Hector Berlioz Libretto: Mikhail Fokine Choreography: Mikhail Fokine Restoration: Isabelle Fokine "The Firebird" Cast: Firebird = Diana Vishneva Ivan = Andrei G. Yakovlev Princess = Yana Selibriakova Kaschei = Vladimir Ponomarev Music: Igor Stravinsky Libretto: Mikhail Fokine Choreography: Mikhail Fokine Restoration: Isabelle Fokine, Andris Liepa Also featuring the Mariinsky Ballet (Kirov Ballet) Performance: Conducted by Mikhail Agrest, Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra & Chorus Artistic Director of the Mariinsky Theatre: ...