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Don Quixote is a ballet in three acts, based on episodes taken from the famous novel Don Quixote de la Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. It was originally choreographed by Marius Petipa to the music of Ludwig Minkus and first presented by Moscow 's Bolshoi Ballet on 26 December [ O.S. 14 December] 1869.
May 21, 2019 · Learn about the characters, plot, music, interesting facts, and upcoming performances of Don Quixote, one of the most famous classical ballets.
Startled by the commotion, Don Quixote turns the angry women out of the room. An idea then comes to him: He will make Sancho his squire, and together they will set out on an adventure to defend virtue and punish those who don’t uphold the code of chivalry. Jim Sohm and Pascal Molat in Tomasson/Possokhov’s Don Quixote // © Erik Tomasson
Both comical and endearing, Don Quixote sees giants where there are only windmills and princesses in beautiful gypsy women. This three-act ballet is adapted from one of the most important works in Spanish literature, Don Quixote de la Mancha, written by Miguel De Cervantes in 1605.
Inspired by Cervantes’ famous (and very long) novel, the ballet Don Quixote (first choreographed in 1869 by Marius Petipa to music by Ludwig Minkus) takes a few short episodes from the three chapters in the second half of the book to craft a charming story that’s become known for its sassy heroine, Spanish setting, and real donkey onstage.
Jun 2, 2024 · “Don Quixote” is theoretically a narrative ballet, but in truth there’s little drama. Rex Harrington as Don Quixote in the National Ballet of Canada’s “Don Quixote.” KAROLINA KURAS/NATIONAL...
Apr 18, 2021 · Like many other Russian ballets, they are a few iconic solos that you would recognise on the spot. In Behind the Ballet: Don Quixote, we are going to look at the history of the ballet, the book behind it, and why we see certain parts everywhere!
Don Quixote is filled with physical humor and fiery dancing, topped off with a wedding—a virtuosic celebration often performed as a stand-alone ballet titled “Kitri’s Wedding.” But the full ballet offers much more than a fabulous finish.
Synopsis. Prologue: Driven by the vision of Dulcinea, the tarnished, yet inspired, Don Quixote begins his adventures with his trusty squire Sancho Panza in tow. Act I: Sevilla. Kitri, Lorenzo’s daughter, is in love with Basilio.
Don Quixote Commissioned by New York City Ballet. Premiere. May 28, 1965, New York City Ballet, New York State Theater. Gala benefit preview on May 27, 1965, with Balanchine as Don Quixote. Original Cast. Richard Rapp, Suzanne Farrell, Deni Lamont
