### Content Introduction A stunning stage performance featuring the stars of the ballet world. **The Legendary Rudolf Nureyev:** A representative dancer and choreographer of the 20th century. In May 2013, to honor his exceptional talent and celebrate his life, ballet stars gathered in Paris for a glamorous gala performance. Principals from the Paris Opera, Royal Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, and Berlin State Ballet mesmerized the audience with exquisite works by Nureyev, MacMillan, Ashton, and other masters of the 20th century. This new footage captures a dreamlike evening. **Featured Selections:** The program is filled with works by the dancers ballet fans are eager to see, including: Manon performed by Rojo and Bonelli, Raymonda by Dupont and Ayman, and Aurora from The Sleeping Beauty by Obratstsova. **Recording Dates:** May 31 and June 1, 2013, Palais des Congrès (Paris) **Program Details:** 01. **"La Sylphide"** Act II Pas de Deux Performers: Yana Salenko, Marian Walter (Berlin State Ballet) 02. **"La Bayadère"** Act II (Kingdom of Shades) Pas de Deux Performers: Evgenia Obraztsova (Bolshoi Ballet), Evgeny Ivanchenko (Mariinsky Ballet) 03. **"Manon"** Bedroom Pas de Deux Performers: Tamara Rojo (English National Ballet), Federico Bonelli (Royal Ballet) 04. **"Two Pieces for HET"** Performers: Maia Makhateli, Remi Wortmeyer (Dutch National Ballet) 05. **"Raymonda"** Act III Pas de Deux Performers: Aurélie Dupont, Mathias Ayman (Paris Opera Ballet) 06. **"The Sleeping Beauty"** Act III Pas de Deux Performers: Evgenia Obraztsova, Dmitry Gudanov (Bolshoi Ballet) 07. **"Manfred"** Performer: Mathias Ayman (Paris Opera Ballet) 08. **"Marguerite and Armand"** Performers: Tamara Rojo, Rupert Pennefather (English National Ballet) 09. **"Swan Lake"** Act II Pas de Deux Performers: Daria Vasnetsova, Evgeny Ivanchenko (Mariinsky Ballet) 10. **"The Pirates"** Pas de Deux Performers: Alexandra Timofeeva (Kremlin Ballet), Vadim Muntagirov (English National Ballet)