| Actors:
| Yekaterina Maksimova, Vladimir Vasilyev, Sergei Radchenko | | Director:
| Yelena Macheret | | Format:
| Classical, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC | | Language:
| English | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| Kultur Video | | Run Time:
| 100 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| November 30, 1999 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 21 reviews |
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22 of 22 found the following review helpful:
 Phenomenal Dancing NutcrackerDec 27, 2003
By rodboomboom
The dancing here is superb with superstar efforts by the leads Maximova and Vasiliev. The other dancers, particularly those pairs in Act II are excellent as well, particularly the Russian Dance and the Chinese. The uncle/magician does an admirable role as well.The music is exquisite, however the recording is not as sharp and clear as we have become accustomed to in our time. The stage and set design is superb with the wire acts and the lights and costumes. The marriage near the end is a great addition, and the characters at times appearing out of the floor is neat addition. Filmed live years ago, this is worthy effort for its time and the technology available.
17 of 18 found the following review helpful:
 The Best Possible!Dec 30, 2005
By Guy Olin
This is a superb live on-stage performance. The virtuoso dancers are highly inspired by the support of the audience and show their best. The dance technique is almost unbelievable and gives a taste of the outstanding Russian ballet school. The viewer can see here the full Nutcracker version - nothing is skipped. The orchestra is very good and also shown on the recording. The conductor comes on the stage at the end to accept congratulations. Most of the scenes are masterpieces. Compared to other Nutcracker versions, all dancers here are superb, not only the main characters. Every detail is worked out in the best possible way. If you are interested in ballet, you should own this one!
15 of 16 found the following review helpful:
Superb TechniqueDec 12, 2006
By Shelly Van Atta
"salsera"
This version of the Nutcracker satisfied every bit of my need to see superb, Russian, ballet technique in all its glory! True, it may lack in color and zest (ofcourse Americans can't imagine anything unless it's dripping in blinking lights and such), but the rather drab colors may have been an attempt to demonstrate contrast between what ought to be focused on and what NOT to focus on. Remember, this is the Bolshoi, not Las Vegas....this is world class Ballet at it's finest and Maximova and Vasiliev deliver 10-fold. I prefer the renditions where Masha is both child AND adult dancing in both acts as opposed to one version of her in Act I and then another version of her in Act II. I also loved how Masha and the Nutcracker danced the Grande Pas de Deux, instead of the Sugar Plum Fairy that you might see in a Balachine Production. Overall, if you're a dancer who can appreciate technique-then you'll love this, however, if you're a mom looking for another "Barbie Nutcracker", you'll hate this.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
classicMay 14, 2004
By John D. Hernandez Jr.
"jdhtampa"
The AMAZING Nutcracker which opened a whole new world and adventure in appreciating the art in ballet. I am a 34 year old male. Better late than never I suppose. The storyline, the performing dancers, and the elegance still transfers to the human heart through this DVD format. Although, the cameras can't really capture the true energy and radiance of a live performance, the price of the DVD is a better value then today's theater prices. Especially if you just need something to unwind after a hard days work. Cozy up, dream through viewing into dreaming of REM download. God Bless! To the viewer from Jersey, the answer to your question is: This production dates from 1987 and the sets and costumes appear to have been in use since well before then. (taken from Editorial reviews on Amazon)
20 of 24 found the following review helpful:
 A Live Stage RecordingJan 29, 2000
By Weike Tao
A live recording of stage performance by the Bolshoi Ballet in the 1970's. Maximova is impressive and Vasiliev in simply incredible. Good choreography. Stage props and recording quality a bit old style with colors a bit dull. Music quality is not truly great. Audience interference is present but tolerable.
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