Minkus: Don Quixote - BluRay

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Minkus: Don Quixote (OABD7143D) (2013)<br /> <br /> Marianela Nuñez (Kitri); Carlos Acosta (Basilio); Christopher Saunders (Don Quixote); Philip Mosley (Sancho Panza); Gary Avis (Lorenzo); Bennet Gartside (Gamache); Ryoichi Hirano (Espada); Laura Morera (Mercedes); Orchestra of the Royal Opera House; Martin Yates<br /> <br /> "... when Acosta and Núñez, as the story’s sweethearts, start sparring, they manage a natural, coquettish rapport that’s quite irresistible, Acosta’s megawatt charisma balanced by Núñez’s fizzy, feisty, fan-wielding vigour. This translates seamlessly into their partner work and firecracker solos... Meanwhile, there are terrific supporting character performances from Gary Avis and Bennet Gartside, and a sharp and humorously turbo-machismo turn from Ryoichi Hirano as the toreador Espada." (Metro)<br /> <br /> "Marianela Nunez as ... whose triumph was not only to dance and flirt her way radiantly through first night nerves, but to find in Kitri a delicacy and detail that is often overlooked in the role's grandstanding technique.<br /> " (The Guardian)<br /> <br /> "... a jovial and entertaining showcase for classical dancing at its most demanding and exuberant. One of the pleasures of this ballet is to be tickled by Minkus's infectiously melodiuos score... Marianela Nuñez and acosta delivered sparky, engaging performances." (The Times)<br /> <br /> "But while this may be Acosta’s night, the show really belongs to his Kitri, Marianela Nuñez. A woman of sparky personality, teasing wit and steely technique, you can see why every man in the village is in love with her. The stage could have been a lot dimmer without her, but Nuñez brings bewitching warmth and down-to-earth humanity to this fantastical folly of a show.<br /> " (Evening Standard)<br /> <br /> "Nuñez’s final variation in Act I was a thing of joy as she unleashed her inner ferocity and let rip. Acosta’s partnering, his care of Nuñez, was also a pleasure to watch ...<br /> " (theartsdesk.com)