John introduced us to Ludwig Minkus today. While Minkus isn't a household name, the beautiful ballet music which he wrote working in collaboration with choreographer Marius Petipa is in constant circulation each time one of their ballet's - such as Don Quixote - is performed.
I became quite immersed in listening to Minkus' 'Don Quixote' today, with John interspersing a commentary of the story. Perhaps, like me, you will find this video clip of the Act I finale to be a very engaging follow up to our class! I hope you enjoy it. Bev
I became quite immersed in listening to Minkus' 'Don Quixote' today, with John interspersing a commentary of the story. Perhaps, like me, you will find this video clip of the Act I finale to be a very engaging follow up to our class! I hope you enjoy it. Bev
Carlos Acosta's production of the Royal Ballet in Marius Petipa's Don Quixote, with music by Ludwig Minkus. Carlos Acosta as Don Quixote, Marianela Nuñez as Kitri, Yuhui Choe and Beatriz Stix-Brunell as Kitri's friends, Luca Acri, Paul Kay, Kenta Kura and Michael Stojko as the Rascals, Philip Mosley as Sancho Panza, Gary Avis as Lorenzo and Bennet Gartside as Gamache.
