Anna-Marie Holmes stages Le Corsaire for English National Ballet, with designs by Bob Ringwood. The provider’s cast list includes Alina Cojocaru as Medora and Vadim Muntagirov as Conrad. The story follows their attempts to escape rival schemes through changing settings, from a market to a palace.
Explore our Le Corsaire guide for the story, musical background and tips for choosing a version.
Before you watch
Conrad and Medora are the central couple in this adventure of love, rivalry and escape. Following them gives a first-time viewer an anchor as the action moves between the market, the pirates’ hideout and the palace.
What to watch for
LookBallet viewing guide: when a solo begins, look beyond the height of a jump or the number of turns. Notice the preparation, the landing and whether the dancer continues the musical phrase afterwards. In group scenes, shift your attention from a principal dancer to the surrounding ensemble. Ask how their positions frame the soloist, and how the scene changes when the group starts moving again.
Cast and recording details
- Alina Cojocaru: Medora. Vadim Muntagirov: Conrad.
- Erina Takahashi: Gulnare. Dmitri Gruzdyev: Lankendem.
- Junor Souza: Ali. Yonah Acosta: Birbanto.
- Michael Coleman: Pasha.
- Music performed by English National Ballet Philharmonic.
- Duration listed by the provider: 100 minutes.
The official page offers this title as a three-day rental. Use its cast list to distinguish the full recording from separately circulated excerpts.
Official recording information checked: 15 October 2026. Viewing suggestions are LookBallet editorial guidance.
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English National Ballet lists this recording in its Ballet on Demand catalogue. Check the provider for availability in your country, current price and rental terms.