CARGO Records Germany GmbH Kirov Stars - Shakespeare Dance Trilogy

Three of William Shakespeare's immortal dramas are powerfully interpreted in this trilogy of one-act ballets, danced by the stars of the Kirov Ballet Company, in this riveting DVD entitled Kirov Stars: Shakespeare Dance Trilogy. These performances are truly majestic in their artistic and dramatic scope. Shakespeare's tale of the star-crossed lovers, Romeo & Juliet, is told with passionate conviction. Electrifying performances, danced to Tchaikovsky's fantasy-overture, bring this gripping interpretation of Hamlet to life. Lastly, this stylish account of Othello is the most important work of the illustrious Mexican-American dancer/choreographer Jose Limon and is danced with grace and power. Filmed on location at a spectacular medieval castle overlooking the sea, this special DVD features a powerful cultural combination, the grace and elegance of the stars of the Kirov Ballet dancing to the most famous stories of the world's greatest writer. Tracklisting: 01 Romeo and Juliet 02 The Moor's Pavane (Othello) 03 Hamlet