The Sleeping Beauty
2.0Jan 1, 19721h 27mMusicDocumentary
Directed by Norman Campbell
Written by George Crum
Ballet luminary Rudolf Nureyev choreographed this spectacular 1972 National Ballet of Canada production of Tchaikovsky's "Sleeping Beauty," and also stars as Prince Florimund opposite Veronica Tennant as Princess Aurora. After Princess Aurora is cursed at birth, she pricks her finger and sleeps for 100 years, until Prince Florimund wakes her with a kiss. Conductor George Crum leads the Orchestra of the National Ballet of Canada.
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Rudolf Nureyev
Prince Florimund
Veronica Tennant
Princess Aurora
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Charles Kirby
King Florestan
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Susan Menck
The Queen
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Simon Semenoff
Catalabutte
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Celia Franca
Carabosse
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Kristine Soleri
The Lilac Fairy
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Frank Augustyn
The Bluebird
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Karen Kain
Princess Florine
