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Don Quixote
Don Quixote is a ballet known for its colourful characters that portray their personalities and emotions through distinct choreography. Petipa's version of Don Quixote, to the music of Minkus, is the most well-known and resilient adaptation of the tale and features the popular virtuoso pas de deux that has been performed countless times as a concert piece.
"Sarafanov was technically invincible from start to finish, and strongly partnered Novikova. He is without doubt one of the most brilliant male virtuosos in the world now. Sarafanov was breathtaking in his impeccable series of double tours en l'air alternating with multiple pirouettes in the grand pas de deux, and his grands jetes en manege." – Ballet Magazine
“Sensationally spirited....classical ballet at its most free and joyous!” – San Francisco Chronicle
Synopsis
Don Quixote decides to become a knight and set out in search of adventures, making Sancho Panza his squire. Near Lorenzo’s Inn, Sancho Panza announces the arrival of Don Quixote, the knight-errant of La Mancha. Lorenzo’s daughter Kitri and her forbidden lover Basil slip away. Kitri is finally caught by her father. Basil pretends to stab himself, and Kitri asks that her father grant Basil’s dying wish and bless their marriage. Don Quixote urges Lorenzo, and finally he gives his consent. Suddenly Basil jumps up and the lovers are united. At the wedding, the lovers dance for Don Quixote, who is the guest of honour. Now that his benevolent mission is completed, the knight departs in search of new adventures.
Ballet in 4 acts
Company: Mariinsky Theatre (Kirov) Ballet Company
Choreographer: Alexander Gorsky after Marius Petipa
Music: Ludwig Minkus
Approximate duration: 2 hours
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