Don Quixote - Ananiashvili, Fadeyechev (1992) (DVD)

Don Quixote retains its foothold in the standard repertoire through its colorful dances, a whimsical story and its brilliantly virtuosic last act pas de deux. Virtuosity is very much on display in this 1992 performance by the Tchaikovsky Perm State Ballet during the company’s Japanese tour. Nina Ananiashvili’s Kitri displays her astonishing technical gifts, her natural charm and a flair for comedy. Her long-time partner, Alexei Fadeyechev as Basil, is her perfect foil in all these respects. This video is the only record of Ananiashvili in one of her signature roles.
Color, Stereo, 120 minutes, All regions

DON QUIXOTE
Music by Léon Minkus
Original Choreography by Petipa / Gorsky
Revised Choreography by Ledjakh / Varlamova / Azarin-Messerer

Kitri / Dulcinea: Nina Ananiashvili
Basil: Alexei Fadeyechev
Don Quixote: Aleksandr Astafiev
Sancho Panza: Evgeny Katusov
Gamache: Vladimir Golub

Tchaikovsky Perm State Ballet

Shinsei Nihon Symphony Orchestra
Alexander Sotnikov, conductor