The Nutcracker 1978
- Adam Hawkes
- Nov 30, 2024
- 1 min read
Restoration details
The Nutcracker by the Bolshoi Ballet, originally mastered to 2-inch Quadruplex tape. The source exhibited a range of age and format related issues, including elevated noise, persistent dropouts, off-lock errors, and chroma instability resulting in reduced colour fidelity and fringing. Comprehensive repair of the issues were undertaken using PFClean's Telerack tape restoration filter along with deinterlacing to prepare the production for modern distribution.
Film details
The 1978 live performance of The Nutcracker by the Bolshoi Ballet is a celebrated recording of Tchaikovsky’s classic holiday ballet, capturing the company at the height of its technical and artistic prowess. Staged at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, the production features lavish sets and costumes, precise ensemble work, and virtuosic solo performances, bringing the magical story of Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, and the Land of Sweets vividly to life. Known for its expressive choreography and the clarity of the dancers’ technique, this performance remains a benchmark of Soviet-era ballet and a treasured recording for audiences worldwide.
Technical details
Media Format: 2-inch quadruplex reel to reel videotape (SECAM)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Media Source: Original 2-inch Quadruplex
File type: 10bit Quicktime PAL