| | |  | Ballets & Classics | Home » » » The Penguin Cafe Orchestra [DVD Video] | | | | | | | Description: | | This program celebrates the music of the Penguin Cafe Orchestra, in a ballet performance with the Royal Ballet. Music is provided by Simon Jeffes, choreography by David Bintley, and the production is directed by Keith Beckett and David Bintley. Jeremy Iro | | | Product Details: | | | Actors:
| Penguin Cafe Orchestra, Simon Jeffes, The Royal Ballet | | Format:
| Classical, Color, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC | | Language:
| English | | Subtitle:
| German, Spanish, French | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| Arthaus Musik | | Run Time:
| 90 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| January 29, 2008 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 9 reviews |
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11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
 Outstanding, melodic, enjoyable balletApr 06, 2008
By noleander
I've been a fan of this ballet for years, ever since seeing it on A&E channel about 15 years ago. For a long time, it has been available only on VHS or LaserDisc. Finally, it is availble on DVD. The video quality is not perfect, because it is just a copy of the 1988 tape, but it is good enough ... just dont expect HD quality.
The music is tuneful, fun, foot-tapping. The ballet is not too long (44 minutes?). The costumes are fantastic. The dancing is great, the environmental message is understated.
Simply stated, this is one of the best dance pieces ever created, and it deserves wider attention.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Sublime & Meaningful ExperienceMay 30, 2010
By Robert Elden
Let me start out by saying that I think the title of the DVD should more strongly emphasize the Royal Ballet performance of "Still Life at the Penguin Cafe," which is what my review is about. I believe that any ecologically concerned person should have this DVD Video in their collection. It not only carries a very meaningful message, it does so in the most sublime and artistic manner. The music is quite catchy and the dancing is of the highest caliber, as you would expect from the Royal Ballet. I had the wonderful experience of seeing a live performance of this magical ballet when it first premiered at the Metropolitan Opera House many years ago (the early '90s)and I was so impressed that I immediately purchased a LaserDisc (the only quality video format available at that time) of the same performance that is now on this DVD. You can imagine my delight when I happened on this DVD while browsing on the net. Highly recommended, primarily and especially for the ballet.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Great to have it on DVDMar 20, 2008
By Tony Mortlock
I reviewed this a few years ago under the VHS section even though my copy was on lazer disc. The content of this DVD is easily worth 5 stars, unfortunately the video quality is not as great as I had hoped it would be on a DVD release - But I would never want to be without this magnificent work in my collection.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
One of my favorites.Apr 03, 2011
By KLennon
After seeing snippets of this ballet on YouTube, i decided to buy it. It instantly became one of my all-time favorite works. I love the music, the choreography, the costumes, the characters, etc. I love everything about it. My favorite piece is the Texan Kangaroo Rat. I showed sections of this ballet to my students, and they also loved it. (I had to skip the scene of the family, because the mom is topless!) I had my students choose a ballet to study and write an essay about for a history/appreciation assignment, and this was by far the most popular choice. Well worth the price!
DANCING ANIMALS DELIGHT!Nov 04, 2009
By VOICE OF VICTORIA
"STEVE"
The Penguin Cafe orchestra documentary was a little bit too arts channel and earnest for me but the ballet is delightful with the company performing very interesting choreography very well. Each section represents a particular extinct animal and it was certainly enjoyable. Recommended to both ballet and modern dance lovers.
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