Mariinsky Ballet's Scheherazade
1970-01-01
47 minutes.
Overview
The bored Shahriyar is being entertained by odalisques and his favourite wife Zobeide. At the advice of his younger brother Shahzeman, who is convinced of Zobeide’s unfaithfulness, Shahriyar departs to go hunting. An orgy begins in the harem, and when it is at its height the Sultan returns unexpectedly. He orders his concubines, eunuchs and slaves be killed. Zobeide prays to him to spare her life, but, not receiving Shahriyar’s consent, kills herself.
Year 1970
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Crew André Bakst (Art Designer), Fokine (Choreographer), Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (Music), Christian Knapp (Conductor)
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