Natalia Makarova is universally acknowledged as one of the greatest ballerinas of our age. The content of this television spectacular was chosen to show off the astonishing range and artistry of this uniquely gifted dancer. Some of Makarova's most acclaimed interpretations, including Natalya Petrovna in Ashton's, A Month in the Country and Juliet in MacMillan's Romeo and Juliet, are featured in this recording alongside dances created especially for her.
The dance program is linked by Makarova, and her charming personality, fascinating life and love of dance shine through to create an intriguing visual biography of one of the greatest female dancers of our time.
EXTRACTS FROM:
Romeo and Juliet Bedroom pas deux (MacMillan) with Anthony Dowell
Carmen Bedroom pas de deux (Petit) with Denys Ganio
Proust Remembered pas de deux (Petit) with Denys Ganio
Begin the Beguine show number (Gennaro) with Gary Chryst
Bach Sonata 1st pas de deux (Bejart) with Denys Ganio
Prelude to Les Sylphides (Fokine) solo
A Month in the Country pas de deux (Ashton) with Anthony Dowell
Showcase (Maen) with The Norman Maen Dancers
“Dance is what counts. Of her generation, Makarova is a dancer almost without peer. This Tape (program) is a superb way to remember her at the height of her interpretive powers”
- Lynn Voedisch, Chicago Sun Times
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