First Time in High Definition from the Paris Opera Ballet Rudolf Nureyev Production of La Bayadere

New York, NY, April 02, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Debuts on Blu-ray April 27

Kultur is proud to announce the release of the new high definition production of the Rudolf Nureyev’s La Bayadere. This acclaimed ballet production will be available April 27 2010 on Blu-ray for a suggested retail price of $39.99.

La Bayadere, exotic and mysterious India serves as the backdrop to this story of doomed love between the warrior Solor and the Bayadere, Nikiya, who is killed by Gamzatti. Breathtaking sets and costumes are designed by Ezio Frigerio and Franca Squarciapino in this exceptional production recorded at the Palais Garnier in Paris. Direction and choreography in this fully restored high definition version of Petipa’s original ballet are by Rudolf Nureyev. Significantly this was the last major three act ballet choreographed by Nureyev for the Paris Opera Ballet.

Featuring

Isabelle Guerin
Laurent Hillarie
Elisabeth Patel
Lionel Delanoe
Francis Malovic
Jean-Marie Didiere
Wilfred Romoli
Agnes Letestu
Clotilde Vayer
Nathalie Rique

La Bayadere
Street Date: April 27, 2010
SRP: $39.99
SKU: BD2259
Run Time Ballet: 133 minutes
Territory: North America--Region A/1
UPC: 032031225978
ISBN: 978-0-7697-8904+0

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Kultur International Films
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