Tribute to prima ballerina Natalia Makarova, including some of her most highly acclaimed interpretations and dances created especially for her including the rare ballet 'Natasha'. Highlights include her portrayal of Natalya Petrovna in Ashton's 'A Month in the Country' and Juliet in MacMillan's 'Romeo and Juliet', as well as extracts from Carmen, Manon, Les Sylphides, and the musicals 'On Your Toes' and 'Begin the Beguine'. She is partnered by Anthony Dowell, Denys Ganio, Tim Flavin, Gary Chryst and the Norman Maen Dancers. Music is performed by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Barry Wordsworth.
Conductor: Barry Wordsworth
Performer: Natalia Makarova