Performing Arts
Performance Arts have been generally merged into the more classical forms of stagecraft, ie. Ballet, Dance, Opera, Theatre and Gilbert & Sullivan, and are listed by title below. Performing music, both studio and live performance are best found under "Music Capsule".
Right: The spectacular troupe of "Cirque du Soleil".
Essential Ballet: The Kirov Ballet (1993)
Starring: The Kirov Ballet
Ballet has always been one of Russia's most cultivated art forms. "Essential Ballet: Kirov Ballet" comprises two contrasting gala performances, showca... Read more
Margot (2005)
7.7/10
Director: Tony Palmer
Starring: Margot Fonteyn, Rudolf Nureyev
This is the story of how the most famous dancer that England ever produced was deceived and betrayed by those closest to her; of how a little girl cal... Read more
Frederic Chopin - A Life To Remember (2003)
Director: Paul Barton
Starring: Alan Kogosowski
This lavish documentary series features one-time child prodigy Alan Kogosowski in concert at London's Gibson Hall, performing over 30 of Chopin's most... Read more
La Danse (2009)
7.4/10
Director: Frederick Wiseman
The Paris Opera Ballet is one of the worlds great ballet companies. La Danse follows the rehearsals and performances of seven ballets: Genus by Wayne... Read more
Coppelia (1993)
Director: Colin Nears
Starring: Irina Shapchits, Mikhail Zavialov, Petr Rusanov, Elvira Tarasova
Delibes' delightful ballet 'Coppelia' receives a colourful production courtesy of The Kirov Ballet. Choreographed and staged by Oleg Vinogradov and st... Read more
In Search of Beethoven (2009)
7.5/10
Director: Phil Grabsky
Starring: Juliet Stevenson, (narrated by)
Juliet Stevenson ('Truly, Madly, Deeply') narrates this documentary account of the life of composer Ludwig von Beethoven, covering all the major highl... Read more
Cirque du Soleil: Saltimbanco (1994)
6.8/10
Director: Jacques Payette
The colourful circus troupe that has dazzled audiences throughout the world performs an incredible show filled with artistry, acrobatics and mesmerizi... Read more
Aida (1989)
5.5/10
Director: Brian Large
Starring: Dimitri Kavrakos, Dolora Zajick, Aprile Millo, Placido Domingo, Paata Burchuladz...
Giuseppe Verdi's grand opera in four acts has Ancient Egypt as the setting and Placido Domingo, Aprile Millo, Dimitri Kavrakos and Dolora Zajick as th... Read more
Victor Borge: In Concert and Encore! (1979)
8.4/10
Starring: Victor Borge
Recorded in 1979, master musical wit, Victor Borge, struts his stuff in this special concert performance at the Wembley Conference Centre. The Copen... Read more
Evidentia (1995)
Starring: Sylvie Guillem
Top international ballerina Sylvie Guillem puts her own ideas about dance and movement on film. Collaborating with her chosen directors and choreograp... Read more