Three renowned dancers from the world of international ballet, Vladimir Malakhov (winner of the Nijinsky Award 2002), Lucia Lacarra and Kiyoko Kimura, introduce and perform pieces that are especially close to their hearts, by the acclaimed choreographers Marius Petipa, Mikhail Fokine, Kenneth MacMillan, Uwe Scholz, Renato Zanella and Val Caniparoli. Featuring music by J.S. Bach, Bruckner, Chopin, Massenet, Mozart, Tchaikovsky and Weber, this is an essential DVD for ballet fans. Recorded at the Theatre am Halleschen Ufer, Berlin (Lacarra, Kimura), and the Apollosaal, Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Berlin (Malakhov), 17--23 September 2003. On DVD, EuroArts 2053478. Part I: Vladimir Malakhov & Diana Vishneva Part II: Lucia Lacarra & Cyril Pierre Part III: Kiyoko Kimura & Christoph Böhm. Choreographies by Michail Fokine, Renato Zanella, Marius Petipa, Uwe Scholz, Kenneth MacMillan and Val Caniparoli.