IOLANTA Kalinina, Kuznetsov, Eisen; Bolshoi (1982) (DVD)

The last of Tchaikovsky's operas, Iolanta is one of his most beautiful and moving works. This 1982 Bolshoi Opera boasts a lavish staging and a magnificent cast, led by Galina Kalinina in the title role, Artur Eisen as King René, and Lev Kuznetsov as Count Vaudémont; the Orchestra & Chorus of the Bolshoi Theatre are under the direction of Ruben Vardanian. Optional subtitles in English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Romanized Russian.

Color, 92 minutes, 4:3, All regions