This was an inspired performance of Nikiya from Svetlana Zakharova. There are many videos of her in what is arguably her best role, but this is certainly one her finest performances. A magical evening in February of 2008.
With her are Maria Allash as Gamzatti and Nikolai Tsiskaridze as Solor, both in splendid form. The Bronze Idol is danced by Morikhiro Ivata, and it would be hard to better the three “Shadows”: Ekaterina Krysanova, Natalia Osipova and Anna Nikulina.
Nikiya’s Death – Svetlana Zakharova:
Shadow Variation – Natalia Osipova:
Final Pas de deux & Variations – Svetlana Zakharova & Nikolai Tsiskaridze:
Deneb235 says
Beautiful!
21bluethunder says
Wonderful…thank you!
russianjewels says
Outstanding performance! Thank you!
donchi06 says
meravigliosa!!!
Lizzitarock says
This is Kirov? is the same coreo that the video with gabriella komleva in the 70’s or 80’s (i’m not sure) but I love it!
gramilano says
Bolshoi!
19bluebug says
The best Solor I have ever seen!!!! Thanks so much.
emilyramonkeel says
Shes so perfect
Georgia-Mae Naan says
Amazing!