Vadim Muntagirov

Royal Opera House 2023/24: Don Quixote (2023)

Don Quixote, based on Miguel de Cervantes' epic novel of the same name, regales the adventures of the eccentric nobleman Don Quixote and his faithful squire Sancho Panza, as they help to bring a vivacious young couple, Kitri and Basilio, together. ...

The Royal Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty (2023)

The Sleeping Beauty holds a very special place in The Royal Ballet's heart and history. It was the first performance given by the Company when the Royal Opera House reopened at Covent Garden in 1946 after World War II. In 2006, this original staging was re ...

The Royal Ballet: Cinderella (2023)

Royal Ballet Founder Choreographer Frederick Ashton's Cinderella celebrates its 75th anniversary this Season. The ballet's opening night in 1948, featuring Moira Shearer and Michael Somes in the lead roles, was received rapturously. After over a decade awa ...

The Royal Ballet: A Diamond Celebration (2022)

The Royal Ballet's dazzling Principals lead an evening not to be missed, their sparkling talents a perfect fit for a diamond anniversary. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of The Friends of Covent Garden, this programme recognises the amazing support of all ...

Apollo/ Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux/ Dances at a Gathering (2021)

The rich history of American ballet is celebrated in classic works by George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins, two choreographic giants of the 20th century. Apollo brought Balanchine together for the first time with composer Igor Stravinsky. Their creation fo ...

Royal Ballet All-Star Gala (2020)

The stars of the Royal Ballet perform a very special selection of the best of ballet. From the ultra-contemporary Untouchable by Hofesh Schechter to the Hollywood glitz of Carousel, there is something for everyone in this glorious gala. The stellar partner ...

Concerto / Enigma Variations / Raymonda Act III (Royal Ballet) (2019)

From The Royal Ballet's classical origins in the works of Petipa, to the home-grown choreographers who put British ballet on the world stage, this mixed programme highlights the versatility of the Company. Petipa's Raymonda Act III is Russian classical bal ...

The Royal Ballet: Within the Golden Hour / Medusa / Flight Pattern (2019)

Christopher Wheeldon's Within the Golden Hour is based around seven couples separating and intermingling, to music by Vivaldi and Ezio Bosso and lit with the rich colours suggested by sunset. In Flight Pattern, Crystal Pite combines Górecki's haunting "S ...

The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker (2018)

Clara is given an enchanted Nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. As midnight strikes, she creeps downstairs to find a magical adventure awaiting her and her Nutcracker. Recorded on stage 3 December 2018—15 January 2019 as part of the Autumn 2018/19 season. ...

La Bayadère (Royal Ballet) (2018)

Set in the Royal India of the past, La Bayadère is a story of eternal love, mystery, fate, vengeance, and justice. The ballet relates the drama of a temple dancer (bayadère), Nikiya, who is loved by Solor, a noble warrior. She is also loved by the High ...

Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake (2018)

Prince Siegfried is celebrating his coming of age. The Queen Mother informs him that, the following day, during the grand ball held to mark his birthday, he must choose a future wife. Displeased at not being able to choose her out of love, he goes into the ...

Manon (The Royal Ballet) (2018)

Manon's brother Lescaut is offering her to the highest bidder when she meets Des Grieux and falls in love. They elope to Paris, but when Monsieur G.M. offers Manon a life of luxury as his mistress she can't resist. ...

The Winter's Tale (2018)

With atmospheric music by Joby Talbot and powerful designs by Bob Crowley, The Winter's Tale is a masterful modern narrative ballet. The story follows the destruction of a marriage through consuming jealousy, the abandonment of a child and a seemingly hop ...

The ROH Live: The Dream / Symphonic Variations / Marguerite and Armand (2017)

The Dream: Frederick Ashton's delightful interpretation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream is a classic of The Royal Ballet's repertory. Symphonic Variations: Ashton was inspired to create a ballet on the four seasons – but as he began to choreo ...

Royal Opera House: The Sleeping Beauty (2017)

Royal Opera House: Coppélia (2017)

A classic returns to the Royal Ballet repertory with Ninette de Valois' charming and funny Coppélia– a story of love, mischief and mechanical dolls. The intricate choreography is set to Delibes' delightful score and shows off the technical precision and ...

The Sleeping Beauty (2017)

The Sleeping Beauty holds a special place in The Royal Ballet's repertory. It was the ballet with which the Company reopened the Royal Opera House in 1946 after World War II, its first production at its new home in Covent Garden. Margot Fonteyn danced the ...

Giselle (2016)

The peasant girl Giselle discovers the true identity of her lover Albrecht – and that he is promised to another. Giselle kills herself. Her soul enters the ranks of the Wilis – shades of young women who died before their wedding day. All men that come ...

Nureyev & Friends: A Gala Tribute (2015)

Nureyev & Friends, filmed in HD at Le Palais de Congres in May 2013, features dancers from the world's finest ballet companies paying tribute to him in an exceptionally prestigious dance gala celebrating the 75th anniversary of his birth. ...

Genesis (2013)

Crystal Ballet's Genesis is a work telling the stages of a relationship of two lovers, split into four movements danced by some of the world's great classical ballet dancers Sarah Lamb and Steven McRae, award winning Daria Klimentova and Vadim Muntagirov ...