Movie Description

Der Schwanensee

(1966)

Overview

Perhaps the most popular ballet video ever released, this version of Tchaikovsky's beloved work stars one of the most famous classical dance partnerships of all time, Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn. Nureyev choreographed this production for the Vienna State Opera Ballet. Two icons of 20th-century dance in magnificent form. Ballet authority John Lanchbery, former music director of the Sadler's Wells and Royal Ballet companies, as well as of American Ballet Theatre and Australian Ballet, conducts the Vienna Symphony Orchestra in Tchaikovsky's enchanting score.

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Facts

Original TitleDer Schwanensee

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1966-12-26

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 47m

Production CompaniesORF,Seven Arts Productions,United Productions of America,WDR

Genres

  • Drama
  • Music