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Exotic and mysterious India serves as the backdrop to this story of doomed love between the warrior Solor and the bayadere, Nikiya, who is killed by her jealous rival, Gamzatti.

Breathtaking sets and costumes are designed by Ezio Frigerio and Franca Squarciapino in this exceptional production, recorded at the Palais Garnier in Paris. Direction and choreography in this fully restored version of Marius Petipa's original ballet are by Rudolf Nureyev.

Direction and Choreography: Rudolf Nureyev
Music by Ludwig Minkus Orchestrated by John Lanchbery
Sets and Costumes: Ezio Frigerio and Franca Squarciapino
Starring: Isabelle Guérin, Laurent Hilaire, Élisabeth Platel