PUBLISHED February 23rd, 2015 06:31 am | UPDATED July 1st, 2020 06:21 pm
This magnificent revival of Kirov’s piece from the classical repertoire was choreographed by the legendary Rudolf Nureyev and first performed by the Paris Opera Ballet in 1981.
Don Quixote and his faithful squire, Sancho Panza, get mixed up in the wild love affair of the stunning Kitri and the seductive Basilio in this richly colourful, humorous and virtuosic ballet.
This production is part of a series of Paris Opera Ballet screenings showcasing different ballet styles through the periods.
Including: Never-before-seen rehearsal footages and interviews with the dancers by Brigitte Lefèvre, former Director of Dance, Paris Opera
Rating: PG
Choreographer Rudolf Nureyev after Marius Petipa (Paris Opera, 1981)
Cast: Dorothée Gilbert , Karl Paquette, The Etoiles, Premiers Danseurs and Corps de Ballet
Music: Ludwig Minkus
Arrangement: John Lanchbery
Conductor: Kevin Rhodes
This production is part of a series of Paris Opera Ballet screenings showcasing different ballet styles through the periods.
Don Quixote will be showing on Sunday, 19 April from 3pm to 5.30pm at the Esplanade Theatre Studio.
To purchase tickets, please click [here](http://www.sistic.com.sg/events/don04150).