When Rudolf Nureyev created a new version of The Sleeping Beauty for the Paris Opera Ballet in 1989, Tchaikovsky's richest, most gem-studded score was about to celebrate its 100th birthday. He made some modifications to the original score and stagings, but basically took Marius Petipa's choreography and polished it with the greatest of respect for what he dubbed "the ballet of ballets". Ten ...

Manufacturer: Warner Music Vision
Starring: Paris Opera Ballet
Directed By: Pierre Cavassilas

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
Starring: Rudolf Nureyev, Margot Fonteyn
Directed By: Truck Branss

The Irish hard-shoe sensation Riverdance underwent its second incarnation with Live from New York City, a 1996 performance filmed at Radio City Music Hall. The dazzling choreography and energetic score remain, but Michael Flatley was replaced by less-flamboyant Colin Dunne, a superb technician who works well with Flatley's former colead, Jean Butler. About half an hour longer ...

Manufacturer: 2 Entertain Video
Starring: Jean Butler, Colin Dunne, María Pagés, Katie McMahon, Morgan Crowley
Directed By: John McColgan

Manufacturer: Arthaus Musik
Directed By: David Hinton, Clara van Gool

Manufacturer: BBC / Opus Arte
Starring: Anthony Dowell, Alina Cojocaru, Ivan Putrov, Miyako Yoshida, Jonathan Cope
Directed By: Roger M. Sherman;Ross MacGibbon

Manufacturer: Standing Room Only
Starring: Melissa Lowe

Manufacturer: Universal Classics & Jazz
Starring: Carlos Acosta, Alexander Volchkov, Nina Kaptsova, Maria Allash
Directed By: Ross MacGibbon

Manufacturer: Universal Pictures UK
Starring: Michael Flatley
Directed By: Michael Flatley, David Mallet

Manufacturer: Warner Music Entertainment

Manufacturer: Warner Music Vision