by Hans Hulscher · Philips · DVD · EAN 0044007509692
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«Ruslan and Lyudmila» is the DVD recording of Mikhail Glinka's opera directed by Hans Hulscher, released by Philips in 2003 (2 discs, in Russian).
Recording of Glinka's opera based on Pushkin's epic poem, with the Kirov Orchestra and Chorus of St Petersburg under the baton of Valery Gergiev. The plot blends the magical and the chivalric: Ruslan must rescue Lyudmila, kidnapped by a mysterious enemy, while several suitors compete to save her. The cast includes Anna Netrebko and Vladimir Ognovenko. The DVD includes two documentaries: «Introducing Ruslan» and «Catching Up With Music».
211-minute opera film recorded at the Mariinsky Theatre in St Petersburg. Subtitles in Spanish, English, French, German, Italian and Chinese. Region 0, NTSC, widescreen format.
For opera lovers and fans of the Russian repertoire, featuring one of the earliest recordings starring Anna Netrebko with the Kirov.
