Don Quixote - National Ballet of Cuba

A magnificent Don Quixote by the National Ballet of Cuba at the Grand Palais in Paris on DVD.

Founded by "prima ballerina assoluta" Alicia Alonso over fifty years ago, the National Ballet of Cuba -- one of the world's best companies -- gives an insight into its extraordinary talent with Don Quixote.
This joyous, sparkling work is perfectly suited to the company's mix of classicism and panache -- a style that combines Russian technique and American rapidity with a thoroughly Latin sensibility.
Performed in the original Alicia Alonso version, Don Quixote devotes all of its two hours to authentic Spanish dance: sensational portés, vertiginous leaps, splendid pirouettes, sublime solos and stunning variations.
Viengsay Valdés (Kitri) and Romel Frómeta (Basilio) are an absolute delight: technical prowess, powerful stage presence and a flair that permeates every step, every movement.

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[LoveBallet2007]

No, seriously, FORGET the Bolshoi! GO BALLET NACIONAL DE CUBA! They're the best! The Bolshoi is very good, ABT is very good, Kirov is very good, RB is very good, ENB is very good, but Ballet Nacional de Cuba is LA MEJOR!

[ceciangel17]

La mejor escuela, nada ni nadie nos quitara el arte de nuestra patria dado por el mas Altisimo. Cuba la mejor.

[Limiduba]

MEEEEEEEEEEEEGA AAPLAUSO A ALICIA ALONSO!!!!

BRAVO!!

[Brunno948]

Well I agree is realy realy beautiful but I dont know I would like do watch a more. In a nice way

the few I watch is just amazing but a little over. We cant forget that all the major arts do not make us breathless. They use to bring up silent emotions and wet eyes, bumping hearts and extasy. See "Pietá", David, Alicia Alonso divine ever and forever, Nureyev the blessed , and so many others arts expretions.

[Brudulbujura]

Esta interpretación de Don Quijote es simplemente MARAVILLOSA!!!!!!!!!!!

Siempre he admirado a los bailarines cubanos, desde que hace muchísimos años vi en México a Alicia Alonso, en su juventud, bailar "Giselle". Esta pareja de Don Quijote son increíbles! Qué seguridad tan asombrosa y qué interpretación tan elegante y graciosa a la vez. FELICIDADES

[DonQuixotedeKaw]

Dance, beautiful as it may be, cannot be more than a homage, to the actual tale.

See the ballet. Watch the movies. Enjoy the musicals and plays.

They are mere distractions, from the important & timeless ideas in the actual book.

I implore you all; to please read it.

[Kathleen90039]

I saw the National Ballet of Cuba perform Don Quixote here in Los Angeles this past Sunday, June 26, 2011. They were magnificent! The audience went wild, jumping up with standing ovations over and over. If ever you have a chance to see them, don't miss it!

[latin0taste1983]

WOW muy Impresionante!!!!!!!!!!

[tonathiu68]

they are coming to L.A. June 23 - 26 @ Chandler Pavillion.

[zushixilaiyi]

I would like to watch more, the guys seem to be pretty dynamic . but you can't show some highlight clips to claim the "world cup".

[ArtemisMona]

they should know that ballet is not a circus!!!