Svetlana Zakharova
Biography: People’s Artist of Russia, laureate of the Russian state prize, prima ballerina of the Bolshoi Theatre of Russia, étoile of La Scala, Svetlana Zakharova was born in Lutsk (Ukraine). At the age of 10 she entered the Kiev Choreography School. Having spend six years in the class of Valeria Sulegina, she took part in the international young dancers contest “Vaganova Prix” in Saint Petersburg, where she was the youngest ballet dancer. Then at the age of 15 Svetlana won the second prize. After the contest she accepted the invitation to go to the famous Vaganova Ballet Academy in Saint Petersburg. She skipped the second class and went straight to the graduating class which was the only case in the whole history of this educational institution. Zakharova immediately drew attention to herself and six months later, she took invitation to perform a solo part in the ballet “Don Quixote” in the Mariinsky Theatre. The graduate from the class by Elena Evteeva perfectly managed to perform one of the most complicated classical roles – the Queen of the Dryads. This is how the young star of the Russian ballet was rising. When she was seventeen, Svetlana Zakharova graduated from the Vaganova Academy and in nearly no time she was accepted into the legendary ballet company of the Mariinsky Theatre. Svetlana was noticed by the outstanding teacher of the Mariinsky Theatre and a famous ballet dancer the People’s artist of Russia Olga Moiseeva. Under her guidance, Zakharova debuted as Maria in “The Fountain of Bakhchisarai”. Then she danced Gulnara in “Le Corsaire” and performed “The 7th Waltz and Mazurka” in “Chopiniana”.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: June 10, 1979
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Bolshoi Ballet: Gabrielle Chanel
2019-06-22
Bolshoi Ballet: Gabrielle Chanel
Overview: The one act performance by choreographer Yuri Possokhov pays homage to the celebrated founder of the fashion house that bears her name and features a stunning display of Chanel costumes specially created for the ballet. Created specifically for Zakharova, the ballet "Gabrielle Chanel" recounts the most memorable moments of the work and life of the French fashion designer, who died in 1971 aged 87.
Genres: Drama History Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-06-22
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Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema: Spartacus
2021-11-07
Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema: Spartacus
Overview: Iconic Bolshoi production born in 1968 returns to cinema for its 2021/22 season. In Imperial Rome, Spartacus and his wife Phrygia are reduced to slavery and separated, but his love for her will lead him to revolt against the Roman army.
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Original Language: it
Release Date: 2021-11-07
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Gala des Étoiles
2015-01-01
Gala des Étoiles
Overview: A very special dance occasion in honour of a celestial alignment of events, the Gala des Étoiles celebrates the Ballet Corp's time-honoured tradition of a Grand Gala at La Scala as it coincides with Milan's tenure as host city of EXPO 2015. Symbolically espousing the spirit of the Universal Exposition by bringing together outstanding international talent, La Scala's étoiles Svetlana Zakharova, Roberto Bolle and Massimo Murru extend Milan's red carpet to a veritable constellation of guest dancers from around the world, including rising stars and luminaries of the ballet universe.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-01-01
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Swan Lake: La Scala Ballet
2004-09-13
Swan Lake: La Scala Ballet
Overview: Svetlana Zakharova and Roberto Bolle perform in this 2004 La Scala production of the Tchaikovsky ballet conducted by James Tuggle.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: xx
Release Date: 2004-09-13
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Swan Lake
Swan Lake
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Bolshoy
2022-12-24
Bolshoy
Overview: A feature-length documentary film dedicated to the life of the modern Bolshoi Theatre.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 2022-12-24
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The Kirov Celebrates Nijinsky
2002-01-01
The Kirov Celebrates Nijinsky
Overview: Russia's renowned Kirov Ballet honors innovative dancer and choreographer Vaslav Nijinsky in this quartet of live performances at Paris' Théâtre du Châtelet. The Kirov dancers present "Sheherazade," "Le Spectre de la Rose," "The Polovtsian Dances" and "The Firebird," ballets closely associated with Nijinsky. Mikhail Fokine, chief choreographer to ballet impresario Sergei Diaghilev, choreographed the dances in these gala productions.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-01-01
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Bolshoi Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty
2011-11-18
Bolshoi Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty
Overview: In this resplendent and magical classic, the Bolshoi dancers - including David Hallberg in his Bolshoi debut - take us on a dream-like journey through this classic fairy tale complete with jewel fairies, a magical kingdom, a youthful princess and a handsome prince in this purest style of classical ballet. The Bolshoi’s sumptuous staging with its luxurious sets and costumes gives life to Perrault’s fairy tale unlike any other. This performance of Sleeping Beauty was filmed as a sort of celebration of the grand reopening of the Bolshoi Theater's Main Stage (it had been closed for several years for a refurbishment).
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-11-18
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The Pharaoh's Daughter
2003-01-01
The Pharaoh's Daughter
Overview: Pierre Lacotte's production for The Pharaoh's Daughter, initially choreographed by Marius Petipa, is here magnificently performed by the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. Choreographed by Marius Petipa after Théophile Gautier's Le Roman de la momie, The Pharaoh's Daughter encountered great success when it was first premiered in 1862, before it sank into oblivion during the 20th century, because it did not fit the criteria of the socialist realism that was in force during the Soviet Union. In 2000, Pierre Lacotte was invited to the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow to create a new rendition of the ballet, with new settings and new costumes.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-01-01
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Bolshoi Ballet: A Hero of Our Time
2017-04-09
Bolshoi Ballet: A Hero of Our Time
Overview: Pechorin, a young officer, embarks on a journey across the majestic mountains of the Caucasus, on a path set by his passionate encounters. Disillusioned and careless, he inflicts pain upon himself and the women around him… The story, based on the larger-than-life hero Pechorin, is adapted from Mikhail Lermontov’s literary masterpiece in three separate stories recounting his heartbreaking betrayals. Is Pechorin a real hero? Or is he a man like any other? This brand new production by choreographer Yuri Possokhov is a tragic poetic journey that can only be seen at the Bolshoi. Filmed live on April 9th 2017.
Genres: Music Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 2017-04-09
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La Scala Ballet: La Bayadère
2006-05-13
La Scala Ballet: La Bayadère
Overview: The 2006 revival of Natalia Makarova's 1992 production of La Bayadere, recorded at the Teatro alla Scala featuring two international ballet stars Svetlana Zakharova and Roberto Bolle.
Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2006-05-13
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The Bolshoi Ballet: Swan Lake
2015-01-25
The Bolshoi Ballet: Swan Lake
Overview: With Tchaikovskys famous and lyrically poignant score, the beloved masterpiece Swan Lakes depiction of tragic love is performed to perfection by the unparalleled virtuosity of Russias great Bolshoi Ballet with the Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra. Recorded in early 2015, this live performance provides an opportunity to see the modern manifestation of this legendary ballet troupe with lead ballerina Svetlana Zakharova along with Denis Rodkin and Artemy Belyakov among others introducing us to the new generation at the Bolshoi.
Genres: Music
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Release Date: 2015-01-25
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Bolshoi Ballet: La Bayadère
2013-01-24
Bolshoi Ballet: La Bayadère
Overview: When the beautiful dancer Nikiya and the warrior Solor meet in secret, they swear eternal mutual fidelity. However, the High Brahmin, who is also in love with Nikiya, overhears them. He rushes to reveal their secret to the Rajah, who has decided that Solor will marry his beloved daughter Gamzatti. Recorded live, January 2013.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-01-24
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Bolshoi Ballet: The Lady of the Camellias
2015-12-06
Bolshoi Ballet: The Lady of the Camellias
Overview: Armand Duval finds himself at the auction of the famous courtesan Marguerite Gautier’s possessions after she passed away. She was Armand’s true love, and the vision of her belongings awakens vivid memories of their turbulent love story. Choreographer John Neumeier adapts Alexandre Dumas fils’s timeless novel The Lady of the Camellias for the stage with great sensitivity and emotional depth in his work of rare beauty. As the troubled courtesan Marguerite, superstar prima Svetlana Zakharova and Hamburg Ballet’s guest star Edvin Revazov as Armand bring the passionate drama to new emotional heights accompanied by Chopin’s fantastic score. Captured live in Moscow on December 6, 2015, for the Bolshoi Ballet's 2015/2016 cinema season. Encore screenings of this recording were released during the 2017/2018 and 2020/2021 cinema seasons.
Genres: Music
Original Language: xx
Release Date: 2015-12-06
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Bolshoi Ballet: The Pharaoh's Daughter
2014-11-23
Bolshoi Ballet: The Pharaoh's Daughter
Overview: Traveling through Egypt in the 19th century, a Englishman falls asleep inside a pyramid and travels back in time to the days of the pharaohs, where he immediately falls in love with the daughter of the ruler.
Genres: Music
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 2014-11-23
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Bolshoi Ballet: Spartacus
2013-10-20
Bolshoi Ballet: Spartacus
Overview: The Bolshoi’s grandiose epic Spartacus recounts the story of a Roman slave’s fight for freedom. With its famous Khachaturian score, since the 1960s it has been considered one of the greatest ballets in the Bolshoi repertoire. The choreography by Yuri Grigorovich fills the Bolshoi stage with dynamic scenes of tension and conflict, and gives full expression to the virility and strength for which Russia’s male dancers are renowned.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-10-20
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Ballerina
2006-08-31
Ballerina
Overview: Ballerina is a 2006 documentary film that follows the training sessions, rehearsals, and everyday lives of five Russian ballerinas at different stages in their career.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2006-08-31
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Bolshoi Ballet: Carmen Suite / Petrushka
2019-05-19
Bolshoi Ballet: Carmen Suite / Petrushka
Overview: Carmen: Impetuous Carmen seduces Don José in order to convince him to let her out of jail. Once outside, she thinks she’s finally free before realizing that she’s in fact prisoner of a love triangle: she wants to be with the famous Torero Escamillo, but she can’t make Don José go away. Petruska: At Saint-Petersburg’s carnival, three puppets are playing the same role over and over: the unhappy lover Petrushka, the coquette and a Moor. Fed up with this endless part that never goes well for him, Petrushka attacks his rival and flees from the puppets theater. Carmen Suite, staged by Alberto Alonso, is a one act ballet about a passionate, free-spirited woman caught in a love triangle. Stanislavsky’s Petrushka, choreographed by Edward Clug, encapsulates the story of a puppet that came to life, burdened by the human emotions of love, jealousy, and rage. Both stories envelop the characters which refuse to abide by the rules, to whom even the thought of submission is repulsive.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-05-19
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La Scala Ballet: Giselle
2005-04-01
La Scala Ballet: Giselle
Overview: Acclaimed Ukranian dancer Svetlana Zakharova, who later became one of the youngest ballerinas in Moscow's Bolshoi Ballet, stars in the title role of the famed Romantic ballet "Giselle," recorded at the Teatro alla Scalla in Milan in April 2005. The production, with a libretto by Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges and Théophile Gautier, and music by Adolphe Adam, also features La Scala star Roberto Bolle as Albrecht.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-04-01
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Bolshoi Babylon
2015-09-14
Bolshoi Babylon
Overview: A behind-the-scenes look at Moscow's prestigious Bolshoi Theatre as it's rocked by an acid-attack scandal in 2013.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-09-14
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