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Release date24.01.2025

Catalog no.OA1320D

EAN0809478013204

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Romance

Opus Arte

Minkus, Ludwig

Minkus: Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet, Choreography: Acosta)

Avis, Gary · Ball, Matthew · Magri, Mayara · Orchestra of the Royal Opera House · Ovsyanikov, Valeriy

The ballet "Don Quixote" is based on the epic novel of the same name by Miguel de Cervantes. Often considered Cervantes' first modern novel, the work tells of the chivalrous adventures of the eccentric nobleman Don Quixote and his faithful squire Sancho Panza. The ballet focuses on one of their adventures, in... Read more

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The ballet "Don Quixote" is based on the epic novel of the same name by Miguel de Cervantes. Often considered Cervantes' first modern novel, the work tells of the chivalrous adventures of the eccentric nobleman Don Quixote and his faithful squire Sancho Panza. The ballet focuses on one of their adventures, in which they help bring together a spirited young couple, Kitri and Basilio.

This energetic work, originally choreographed in the 19th century by Marius Petipa, is brought to life by Ludwig Minkus' spirited score. "Don Quixote" is a wonderful showcase for the virtuosity of the Royal Ballet's solo dancers, with its cheerful ensemble dances and brilliant solo roles. Carlos Acosta's lavish production, created for the Royal Ballet ten years ago, brings the sun and charm of Spain to the stage.

Number Title Running time
1 Don Quixote (Ballet)
1 . 1 Opening - Introduction
2 . 2 Prologue
3 . 3 Shadows
4 . 4 Sancho Panza's entrance and three town ladies
5 . 5 Don Quixote and Sancho Panza
6 . 6 Scene change
7 . 7 The town square (Act 1)
8 . 8 Kitri's entrance and solo
9 . 9 Basilio's entrance and solo
10 . 10 Basilio and Kitri
11 . 11 Everybody joins
12 . 12 Lorenzo returns
13 . 13 Gamache's entrance
14 . 14 Seguidilla
15 . 15 Entrance of Espada and Toreadors
16 . 16 Espada and Toreadors with Capes
17 . 17 Toreadors' pantomime and variation
18 . 18 Mercedes' solo
19 . 19 Coda
20 . 20 Gamache and the Rascals; entrance of Don Quixote
21 . 21 Sancho Panza and two of Kitri's friends
22 . 22 Pas d'action
23 . 23 Entrance of Basilio and Kitri
24 . 24 Duet
25 . 25 Minuet
26 . 26 Duet
27 . 27 Four Rascals
28 . 28 Baslilo's solo
29 . 29 Kitri's castanet solo
30 . 30 Act I Coda
31 . 31 Opening (Act 2)
32 . 32 Kitri and Basilio (Adagio)
33 . 33 The Gypsies appear
34 . 34 Gypsy Dance Part I
35 . 35 Gypsy Dance Part II
36 . 36 Guitarists
37 . 37 Don Quixote's madness
38 . 38 Sancho Panza helps Don Quixote
39 . 39 Awakening
40 . 40 Dance of the Dryads
41 . 41 Queen of the Dryads
42 . 42 Cupid's solo
43 . 43 Kitri's / Dulcinea's solo
44 . 44 Coda
45 . 45 The Tavern (Act 3)
46 . 46 Espada's solo
47 . 47 Tavern Dance
48 . 48 Gamache's entrance
49 . 49 Basilio's drama
50 . 50 Basilio is dead?
51 . 51 Duel
52 . 52 Fandango
53 . 53 Grand pas de deux
54 . 54 Two of Kitri's friends' variation
55 . 55 Basilio's variation
56 . 56 Kitri's fan solo
57 . 57 Coda
58 . 58 Finale
59 . 59 Curtain calls and credits

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