Summary: Based on an ancient Indian poem, Sakuntala, the story concerns Nikia's love for Solor, who loves her in return, and Solor's obligation to wed Gamzatti. Gamzatti murders her rival and the inconsolable Solor envisions Nikia inviting him to join her in the Kingdom of the Shades. This performance exhibits the perfection achieved by the Kirov corps de ballet.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Kultur 2008