DVD: Mikhail Baryshnikov

DVD: Mikhail Baryshnikov

DVD:

Mikhail Baryshnikov

Great Pas De Deux - Fonteyn, Nureyev, Makarova, Dowell, Baryshnikov, Bessmertova, and more

Margot Fonteyn, Royal Ballet

Kultur Video, 2004

Great Pas De Deux
This was a beautiful gathering of some of the greatest dancers of the last century. It was wonderful.

Baryshnikov - Live at Wolf Trap

Gelsey Kirkland, Mikhail Baryshnikov

Kultur Video, 2004

Baryshnikov at the Wolf Trap...a DVD featuring one of the best, at his best
Another historical gem from Kultur; this DVD features Mikhail Baryshnikov's 1976 American debut at the Wolf Trap Theatre. Because this was 'live recording', the disc is quite short; it is only 50 minutes long. However it is filled with an exhibition of talent and ...

Company Business

Gene Hackman, Mikhail Baryshnikov

MGM (Video & DVD), 2002

An old-school "cold war" spy-classics with humour and style!
I find this film amazing for some reasons. First of all these are the characters played by Hackman and Baryshnikov. A cynical retired CIA-agent and an arrogant KGB-agent. Rather trite stereotypes. But they are played as perfect and naturally as it is possible! I think, ...

White Nights

Mikhail Baryshnikov, Gregory Hines

Sony Pictures, 2006

For Baryshnikov Fans! A Must!
I first saw this movie when it came out years ago. I loved it then and I love it now! If you are a fan of ballet, dance, and Baryshnikov it is a must have! The story follows the era of the Russian Cold War and the isolation its dancers went through. It is a likely ...

World's Young Ballet / Moscow International Competition, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Ludmila Semenyaka, Anna Pavlova

Alicia Alonso, Maya Plisetskaya

Kultur Video, 2007

Rare Opportunity
This is a fascinating documentary of what the New York Times called an "exquisite blend of anxiety and esthetics", the first Moscow International Ballet Competition. We are privileged to see astoundingly talented young dancers, such as Hideo Fukagawa, the so-dubbed ...

The Nutcracker / Baryshnikov, Kirkland, Charmoli

Mikhail Baryshnikov, Gelsey Kirkland

Kultur Video, 2004

the Nutcracker/Baryshnikov & Kirkland
This production is fabulous! Baryshnikov is at the height of his talent, and Kirkland is breathtaking. The best Nutcracker I have seen.

That's Dancing!

Mikhail Baryshnikov, Ray Bolger

Warner Home Video, 2007

With many full-length performances! Very entertaining!
How enjoyable 1985 That's Dancing is! And the special treat is that you get to see the complete dance performances. You will see the beginning era of dance and several entertainers who comment, Gene Kelly, Baryshnikov, Ray Bolger, Liza Minelli and Sammy Davis Jr. ...

Don Quixote / Baryshnikov, Harvey, American Ballet Theatre

Mikhail Baryshnikov, Cynthia Harvey

Kultur Video, 2003

Don Quixote - sheer technical excitement
The DVD version of Baryshnikov's 'Don Quixote' is a must-have for balletomanes, and even new ballet audiences. Not only does it involve the wonderful lyric side of the ballet, it also has sheer flair and virtuosity displayed in Baryshnikov & Harvey's dancing. Cynthia ...

American Ballet Theatre at the Met - Mixed Bill

Marianna Tcherkassky, Cynthia Harvey

Kultur Video, 2003

AFTER A FEW DECADES ABT AT THE MET IS STILL A GEM
I bought this tape on laser disc format almost twenty years ago,and got rid of it when DVD came out. These days I still watch it once in a while and the ABT magic still dazzles me, to put it simply, it's a gem. ...

Happy to Be Nappy and Other Stories of Me

Mikhail Baryshnikov, Mary J. Blige

Hbo Home Video, 2005

"Free to Be You and Me" - the next generation
Real kids, real diversity, and real emotions instill respect for what we all share in common and our individual differences. The best parts are the monologues from children who are incredibly aware of themselves as individuals, how they are different, and what that ...

The Turning Point

Shirley MacLaine, Anne Bancroft

Starz / Anchor Bay, 2005

spp
I love this movie!! It didn't get the credit it deserved!! The fight scene between Shirley MacLaine and Anne Bancroft is hilarious!

Ballet Favorites / Baryshnikov, Eagling, Kolpakova

Lesley Collier, Anthony Dowell

Kultur Video, 2004

A FINE GIFT
These excerpts are all taken from larger works, mostly available on DVD when last I looked. There is a variation of length among them with Baryshnikov's American Ballet Theater production of his Don Quixote being given star placement; this fine potpourri of Ballet ...