Warner Music The Bolshoi Ballet - Spartacus, DVD Classic [Regio free (0)] Bolshoi Ballet
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DVD NVC ARTS Release date: 11/Oct/2005
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Sales Rank:
#5 in Other Ballet #1935 in Classic
Style:
Other Ballet
Product No.:
2180070
Details / Tracklist:
Act I 01. The Bolshoi Ballet "Crassus returns victorious to Rome (1. Akt)" Act II 02. The Bolshoi Ballet "The slave market" Act III 03. The Bolshoi Ballet "Spartacus kills a fellow slave" 04. The Bolshoi Ballet "Spartacus rallies his fellow slaves" 05. The Bolshoi Ballet "Spartacus assembles his army (2. Akt)" 06. The Bolshoi Ballet "Spartacus rediscovers Phrygia" 07. The Bolshoi Ballet "Crassus and Aegina crave power" 08. The Bolshoi Ballet "The defeat of Crassus" 09. The Bolshoi Ballet "Crassus and Aegina swear vengeance (3. Akt)" 10. The Bolshoi Ballet "Spartacus and Phrygia" 11. The Bolshoi Ballet "Spartacus rallies his followers" 12. The Bolshoi Ballet "Aegina corrupts Spartacus's troops" 13. The Bolshoi Ballet "Crassus's monologue" 14. The Bolshoi Ballet "The final battle" 15. (keine Angaben) "Credits"
Extra-Infos:
Bolshoi Ballet/ Ntsc Regions 2 - 5
Description:
Labelcode WMUF1939826DVD
"Spartacus" on DVD by NVC ARTS presents a powerful interpretation of the classic story of the Thracian slave who rises to lead a legendary rebellion against the might of ancient Rome. This edition focuses on the ballet/opera-style stage realization of the material, produced for home viewing in high audiovisual quality. The film captures the sweeping arc of Spartacus's transformation from prisoner to symbol of freedom, weaving together large-scale battle tableaux, intimate emotional scenes and politically charged confrontations with Roman authority. Elaborate sets and carefully designed costumes evoke the brutality and splendor of the Roman Empire, while the choreography and staging emphasize both the physical heroism and the human vulnerability of the characters.
The production highlights the dramatic relationship between Spartacus and his companions, as well as the moral conflicts among the Roman ruling class. The camera work is designed to bring the viewer close to the performers, conveying the emotional intensity of duels, conspiracies and love scenes while preserving the full impact of ensemble moments. The DVD format offers a stable, high-quality presentation for collectors and fans of stage-to-screen adaptations of major classical subjects. Menus, scene selection and clear image mastering make it easy to revisit key moments, whether you are interested in the large set pieces or the quieter exchanges of dialogue and performance.
NVC ARTS is known as a producer and publisher of high-quality filmed performances of classical and performing arts. Over the years, the company has specialized in bringing opera, ballet, theatre and concert productions to an international home audience, often collaborating with established houses, orchestras and ensembles. Its catalogue focuses on careful recording, attentive sound engineering and respectful presentation of major works, making it a recognized name among collectors of classical and stage-based DVDs.
This "Spartacus" edition features a cast of accomplished performers from the world of classical performance and stage. The principal interpreters of Spartacus, his allies and his Roman adversaries are drawn from ensembles that have appeared in leading productions of major works of the classical repertoire, where they have distinguished themselves through expressive range, strong technique and a commanding presence on stage. The director is an experienced stage and screen creator whose career includes acclaimed productions of well-known classical titles and large-scale narrative works. Supporting creatives--such as the choreographer, conductor, set and costume designers--have contributed to numerous respected productions of canonical pieces, earning recognition for their ability to translate complex historical and emotional material into visually and musically compelling theatre. While specific names and individual credits are not detailed here, this background ensures that the "Spartacus" DVD by NVC ARTS will appeal to viewers who value refined artistry, classical themes and a thoughtful approach to one of history's most enduring tales of resistance and courage.
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