Theme and variations with gelsey kirkland, mikhail. Music lovers who know only the nutcracker suite will relish the chance to hear this great score all the way through, conducted with lilt and vigor by kenneth schermerhorn. Choreography by michael chernov, vasili vainonen,marius petipa and alexandra lawler directed by gelsey kirkland and michael chernov. Starring as clara and the prince in american ballet theaters 1977 madefortelevision film, these two superb talents bring both technical and dramatic brilliance to the ballets culminating scene. Under baryshnikovs inventive direction, the traditionally lighthearted story of a girls dream on christmas eve is transformed into a more complex theatrical experience that will. Baryshnikovs the nutcracker delivers a brilliant and sparkling adaptation of the famous e. Mikhail baryshnikov discusses his roles with charles engell france knopf new york 1975. Gelsey kirkland ballets nutcracker is a wonderful, multifaceted production that pays dividends from multiple viewings. She graduated to the new york city ballet in 1968, was promoted to soloist in 1970 and principal dancer in 1972. But my favorite nutcracker of all is this one from 1977, featuring the american ballet theater and starring two great ballet dancers. Pace university, 3 spruce street, new york, ny 10038, usa schimmel center presents the return engagement of gelsey kirkland ballets the nutcracker coartistic directors gelsey kirkland and michael chernov december 1121, 2014 for more information and to purchase tickets, please. This is gelsey kirkland dancing the act 1 variation, or solo, in giselle. Feb 28, 2009 our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. The nutcracker is mikhail baryshnikovs breathtaking and critically acclaimed emmyr nominated production.
The nutcracker mikhail baryshnikov and gelsey kirkland michael laughlin. This production of the nutcracker really showcases mikhail baryshnikov and gelsey kirkland. Gelsey kirkland ballets the nutcracker at pace new yorkled. This spectacular performance is danced by the magnificent team of baryshnikov, one of the greatest classical dancers of our time, and gelsey kirkland, both showcased at the peak of their careers, with members of the american ballet theatre. Yet its revelations about mikhail baryshnikovs personal and. Stage choreographer the nutcracker american ballet theatre washington, dc, usa with gelsey kirkland as little clara principal dancer, the prince 1976 writings nonfiction baryshnikov at work. Gelsey kirkland and mikhail baryshnikov in the ballet. A production of the nutcracker with mikhail baryshnikov and gelsey kirkland. The nutcracker bluray american ballet theatre, baryshnikov.
Gelsey kirkland, ever fierce and surging forward the new. Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in nonretail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. Mikhail baryshnikov is the toy nutcrackerturnedprince in this exhilarating production that marked his initial and universally acclaimed choreographic effort. Dec 16, 20 the gelsey kirkland ballets inaugural production, a new staging of the nutcracker, was performed at pace universitys michael schimmel center for the arts. Mikhail baryshnikov in conversation with ian brown. Gelsey kirkland academy of classical ballet in dumbo brooklyn. The nutcracker has almost become a kind of annual christmas ritual in many american and canadian cities. Years ago i saw this nutcracker on pbs and was amazed at the magical partnership of gelsey kirkland and mikhail baryshnikov. Young clara gelsey kirkland falls fast asleep on christmas eve and dreams of fantastic and whimsical characters, including the mouse king marcos paredes and the dashing prince mikhail baryshnikov. Mikhail baryshnikov debuts his stunning choreographic talent in this classic tale reborn. Faculty gelsey kirkland academy of classical ballet. Dec 21, 2017 gelsey kirkland and mikhail baryshnikov in the nutcracker are simply iconictwo of the worlds most celebrated dancers in the worlds bestloved ballet.
Starring as clara and the prince in american ballet theaters 1977 madefor television film, these two superb talents bring both technical and. Baryshnikov has unbelievable strength, speed and charisma. See more ideas about kirklands, ballet dancers, dancer. Russianborn american dancer mikhail baryshnikov and american ballerina gelsey kirkland perform in the american ballet theatres production of le corsaire by marius petipa and set to the music of adolphe adam at the metroplitan opera house, lincoln center, new york, new york, july 21, 1975. The nutcracker ballet with mikhail baryshnikov and gelsey. Gelsey kirkland ballets the nutcracker at pace new. Rent the nutcracker american ballet theatre 1977 on dvd. The nutcracker 1977 gelsey kirkland in the nutcracker 1977 the nutcracker 1977. The opposite is true of his costar, the lovely gelsey kirkland. The proof came again at the metropolitan opera house when he.
Despite the evidence against her, fonteyn was freed within a day and allowed to leave the country. The nutcracker is mikhail baryshnikov s breathtaking and critically acclaimed emmyr nominated production. The american ballet theatre performs tchaikovskys classic christmas ballet, the nutcracker suite. The kirkland nutcracker conveys rich detail, amplified by impressive young dancers. A rare and must see ballet video of american ballet theatre performing theme and variations with gelsey kirkland and mikhail baryshnikov. This is a marvelous combination of the traditional nutcracker with the emphasis on a young girls coming of age. Gelsey kirklands controversial recent book, dancing on my grave, is a work of. Mikhail baryshnikov and gelsey kirkland during the taping of the tv version of his the nutcracker, 1977, toronto, canada matilda so blue gelsey kirkland, age 15, as dewdrop in the waltz of the flowers, in a new york city ballet production of the nutcracker. Mikhail baryshnikov, gelsey kirkland, alexander minz, gayle.
Ballet state ballet of georgia swan lake the australian ballet the nutcracker the sleeping beauty. Gelsey kirkland is little clara, the dreamer, and alexander minz is drosselmeyer, the wizard who conjures up the dream and eventually dispels it. Gelsey kirkland ballet performs the nutcracker the new. A hoffman fairytale ballet the nutcracker marked the initial choreographic effort of baryshnikov, universally hailed as one of the worlds greatest dancers. Gelsey kirkland and mikhail baryshnikov in theme and. The performance is danced by the team of baryshnikov and kirkland, both showcased at the peak of their careers, with members of the american ballet theatre. The nutcracker by tony charmoli mikhail baryshnikov, gelsey. Nonetheless a baryshnikov performance in the nutcracker does make a difference. The recording was made in 1975, when kirkland was 23, and had just left new york city ballet to. With music by the national philharmonic, the program was directed by tony charmoli and features gelsey kirkland as. The nutcracker ballet with mikhail baryshnikov and gelsey kirkland. Gelsey kirkland born december 29, 1952 is an american ballerina. The gelsey kirkland ballets inaugural production, a new staging of the nutcracker, was performed at pace universitys michael schimmel center for the arts. Ive seen the production over the past three years, but pick up interesting features every time i see it.
Gk artscenter is proud to announce performance dates for nutcracker. The nutcracker mikhail baryshnikov and gelsey kirkland youtube. The nutcracker ballet with mikhail baryshnikov and gelsey kirkland showing 15 of 5 messages. Dec 22, 20 but my favorite nutcracker of all is this one from 1977, featuring the american ballet theater and starring two great ballet dancers. Baryshnikovs nutcracker incorporates elements of cinematic artistry that create a lovely. Gelsey kirkland is little clara, the dreamer, and alexander minz is drosselmeyer, the wizard. The legendary ballerina founded the gelsey kirkland academy in 2010 with.
This video is said to be the last performance baryshnikov performed with abt before leaving for new york city ballet in 1978. The nutcracker by tony charmoli mikhail baryshnikov. With mikhail baryshnikov, gelsey kirkland, alexander minz, gayle young. Baryshnikov in the title role and given prominent first billing, the star of the nutcracker is gelsey kirkland as clara, as this is all claras story. Mnay movies have attempted to translate this legendary dance story to the screen, usually with disastrous results. Mikhail baryshnikov discusses his roles with charles engell. Gelsey kirkland ballet performs the nutcracker the new york. Kirkland joined the new york city ballet in 1968 at age 15, at the invitation of george balanchine. He dances alone, trying to seduce the camera rather than his partner. Rent the nutcracker american ballet theatre 1977 on. Gelsey kirkland and mikhail baryshnikov in the nutcracker. Mikhail baryshnikov and gelsey kirkland perform tchaikovskys classic ballet of the hoffman story.
The television adaptation of the baryshnikov production. Landmark 1977 ballet stars baryshnikov and kirkland the nutcracker vhs landmark 1977 ballet stars baryshnikov and kirkland. His scene as the nutcracker is wonderful for the mechanical percision of his movements, but once the mask is off, his narcissism gets the upper hand. Gelsey kirkland gelsey kirkland received her early training at the school of american ballet, gaining early stage experience dancing childrens roles in balanchines the nutcracker, a midsummer nights dream and harlequinade. The nutcracker is mikhail baryshnikov s breathtaking and critically acclaimed emmy nominated production. This spectacular performance is danced by the magnificent team of baryshnikov, one of the greatest classical dancers of the century, and gelsey kirkland, both showcased at the peak of their careers, with members of the american ballet theatre. Broadcast regularly on pbs, this american ballet theatre performance directed in the studio by tony charmoli stars gelsey kirkland as clara and mikhail baryshnikov at the peak of his artistic ability as the princenutcracker. Nov 10, 2015 the nutcracker mikhail baryshnikov and gelsey kirkland michael laughlin. The nutcracker mikhail baryshnikov and gelsey kirkland. With music by the national philharmonic, the program was directed by tony charmoli and features gelsey kirkland as clara and alexander minz as drosselmeier. Kirkland seems to float when she dances with such an ethereal quality. Kirkland, gelsey 1952american ballerina known for her legendary partnership with mikhail baryshnikov. Nutcracker ballet mikhail baryshnikov and gelsey kirkland.
She was promoted to soloist in 1969, and principal in 1972. The gelsey kirkland ballets inaugural production, a new staging of. Sep 28, 2004 mikhail baryshnikov is the toy nutcracker turnedprince in this exhilarating production that marked his initial and universally acclaimed choreographic effort. The nutcracker baryshnikov, kirkland, charmoli dvd. Broadcast regularly on pbs, this american ballet theatre performance directed in the studio by tony charmoli stars gelsey kirkland as clara and mikhail baryshnikov at the peak of his artistic ability as the prince nutcracker. Mikhail baryshnikov, gelsey kirkland, alexander minz.
We used to rely on a touring company to give us a truncated version of this fulllength work, a ballet people used to call nutcracker suite because people knew the music better than the ballet. Hoffman tale along with tchiakovskys classic score. Kirkland joined the new york city ballet in 1968 at age 15, at the invitation of. May 15, 1978 nonetheless a baryshnikov performance in the nutcracker does make a difference. She went on to create leading roles in many of the great twentieth century ballets by balanchine, jerome robbins, and antony tudor, including balanchines revival of the. Born on december 29, 1952, in bethlehem, pennsylvania. Apr 17, 2009 nutcracker mikhail baryshnikov gelsey kirkland. Gelsey kirkland and mikhail baryshnikov in theme and variations abt related. Six years ago, the american ballerina gelsey kirkland founded the school with her husband, michael chernov, an australian actor and choreographer of russian. Gelsey kirkland and mikhail baryshnikov in the nutcracker are simply iconictwo of the worlds most celebrated dancers in the worlds bestloved ballet. The lowestpriced brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. First seen by many on pbs, this version of the nutcracker from the american ballet theatre was shot in 1977 and features legendary ballet dancer mikhail baryshnikov. Mar, 2016 six years ago, the american ballerina gelsey kirkland founded the school with her husband, michael chernov, an australian actor and choreographer of russian descent, in a space above a fabric shop. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination.
Once upon a time, on a very special christmas eve, a young girl named clara received an unusual gift from her adored godfather, drosselmeyer. The nutcracker is mikhail baryshnikovs breathtaking and critically acclaimed emmy nominated production. The nutcracker ballet music by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. Gelsey kirkland academy of classical ballet offers intensive training programs aimed at the full cultural development of the young artist, providing each student with a dynamic range of technical skills, coupled with that elusive quality known as the artists sensitivity of the soul. Hailed as one of the finest nutcracker productions ever made, baryshnikovs nutcracker is captivating, thrilling, and magical, inspiring thousands of wouldbe dancers for the past three decades.