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NUTCRACKER Ballet on Film

Nutcracker, one of the worlds most famous ballets, premiered at Russias Mariinsky Theater 1892. Mikhail Shemiakin, Russian migr and world-renowned avant-garde artist and sculptor reinterpreted the historical ballet to suit a more colorful audience. Shemiakins version is
sophisticated and witty, more unconventional than the traditional versions popular at Christmas. This unique
interpretation was filmed in the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, home of the Kirov Ballet Academy and the Nutcrackers original stage. The 2007 production showcases the eye-catching costumes and startling staging designed by Mikhail Shemiakin. First-rate performances by the principals, Irina Golub as Masha, Leonid Sarafanov as the Prince and the fabulous Anton Adasinsky as Drosselmeyer. Golub has childlike charm and sparkling dancing. The
most delightful surprise is the eloquently expansive performance of Ekaterina Kondaurova as the Queen of Snows. - Ballettalk.com