Giselle (Svetlana Zakharova-Roberto Bolle, La Scala 2005)
AVI | Audio: 48 kHz, MPEG Layer 3, 2 ch, 128.00 kbps avg | Video: 800x462 (1.73:1), 29.970 fps, XviD build 46, 1780 kbps avg | 1,44 GB | Length: 01:45:03
Milan's La Scala continues to spoil ballet lovers with its exploration of the great classics, with yet another excellent "Giselle", filmed live in April 2005.
Svetlana Zakharova gives a fine dramatic reading of the main character. "Giselle" was one of Zakharova's first major roles when she started out with the Kirov now almost ten years ago. She has since then performed the ballet in at least five different productions around the world. Her sophistication is balanced by femininity and vulnerability, while her dancing has now acquired such fluidity and sense of purpose that she can get away with the sky-high extensions. In the last few years Zakharova developed a rewarding partnership with dream-prince Roberto Bolle. He is a noble and passionate Albrecht, his dancing clean, his partnering reliable. David Coleman conducts the Orchestra of La Scala in this new release which has first-rate filming, image quality and sound to boast.