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Support Green Trust - The Nutcracker / Baryshnikov, Kirkland, Charmoli
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List Price: $29.99
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Manufacturer: Kultur Video
Starring: Mikhail Baryshnikov, Gelsey Kirkland, Alexander Minz, Nanette Glushak, Gayle Young
Directed By: Tony Charmoli
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780769729251
Format: Classical
ISBN: 0769729258
Label: Kultur Video
Manufacturer: Kultur Video
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Kultur Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2004-09-28
Running Time: 78
Studio: Kultur Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1977-12-16
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Summary: For Amelie
Comment: Amelie loves ballet so I got this for her for Christmas. It's a classic she will grow to love.
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Summary: Not for HD
Comment: The American Ballet Theatre DVD has great music and dancing but it was not produced for HD in 1977. If picture quality is important, I suggest purchasing the more modern 2008 San Francisco ballet production. The SF choreography has far more charm than the dark ABT version. Nevertheless, one cannot top Kirkland's dancing with Baryshnikov.
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Summary: Love It!
Comment: First of all, as a dancer from a family of dancers, I really don't care about how/why/costume/sound/story/etc - I will never tire of watching Baryshnikov dance. Paired here with a prima ballerina who can keep up with him, as Kirkland can, it's even better. Just for the sake of the dancing, I love this rendition.
Second, I do realize the interaction between Nutcracker/Clara/Drosselmeier can seem a bit twisted, but when watching this as a young adult, I figured Uncle Dross was just getting upset because Clara was falling for this fantasy guy. As an adult, I believe it can still be argued that he is protective and is trying to wake Clara from a dream that has gotten out of control. She doesn't want to leave the dream, or the prince, and he is trying to help her. It doesn't have to be smutty, but you can see how that interpretation can be made.
On the downside, the original recording in 1977 had its flaws that can't be or haven't been "fixed" - the music can sound flat (hard to do with Tchaikovsky!) and the focus is blurry and bit blue-tinged. But it's always been that way, even years ago on TV, so it doesn't bother me (I've loved this version for a long time).
If you love the dancing or Tchaikovsky's entire score and have no strong feelings for Baryshnikov, this probably isn't the version for you. But if you want to see some ballet that will leave you breathless, or just love Baryshnikov, this is the one!
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Summary: Magical!
Comment: Is the best word to describe it. I was obsessed with this ballet when I was a little girl. I had it on VHS and completely wore out the tape. It wasn't until a couple years ago that I decided to search for it on Amazon and was so thrilled to find it. I bought it instantly and now I watch it about twice a week. There's just something about it that I can't get enough of. I'm going to see the stage version next week for the first time since I was five and I'm nervous that I've spoiled myself with Baryshnikov!
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Summary: Absolutely Exquisite
Comment: I am a dancer and ballet is my favorite type of dance. I have seen dozens of different Nutcrackers over the years, from the traditional to the avand garde. Nothing can compare with this version. Baryshnikov shines. And Kirkland is a most sensuous Clara/Marie. Their duet at the end replaced the traditional "sugarplum fairy" dance. But, what a duet! I never get tired of watching it. A true Christmas treasure.
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Editorial Reviews:
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The Nutcracker marked the initial choreographic effort of Baryshnikov, universally hailed as one of the world’s greatest dancers. Under Baryshnikov’s inventive direction, the traditionally lighthearted story of a small girl’s dream on Christmas Eve is transformed into a more complex theatrical experience. Broadcast regularly on PBS, this American Ballet Theatre performance (directed in the studio by Tony Charmoli) stars Gelsey Kirkland as Clara and Mikhail Baryshnikov at the peak of his artistic ability as the Prince/Nutcracker.
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