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  1. ENBlover
    Osipova was absolutely fantastic, danced sublimely, with great characterisation and passion. But the evening fell absolutely flat. I never liked the second act and it really dragged last night. The “funny” bits were tacky, the dramatic bits felt boring and fluffy. Carlos lost me with his squeaky shoes and after that I just couldn’t take his feelings for Manon seriously. There were some wonderful moments, but one dancer does not make it an evening.
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    Couldn't agree more. At the end of the day, if Stepanova was so unhappy at Mariinsky this change is only for the best. Both the theatre and the dancer will move on.
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    Don't believe this is it for Sergei. He was giving ballet master classes in LA just last week. Good luck to him regardless of what he decides to do. He's a dancer of rare talent and needs to be on stage dancing.
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    It is 20 minutes indeed. There were quite a few empty seats left in the stalls after M&A. A real shame.
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    The 9:50 finish time in the cast list is a mistake. It was supposed to finish at 10:10, but it was closer 10:25. A mesmerizing evening all around. M&A was the highlight with Vishneva stealing the part from the many interpretations I've seen. Zverev was good, but too bad about Shklyarov not dancing tonight. The Firebird - very Russian (whatever that means) and perfectly executed. Very curious to see Stepanova tomorrow night. DSCH was blissful. Not sure what Bruce means by it not being as polished as the NY version. I saw it in NY and Mariinsky was in no way inferior. A+
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    All I remember is that I was very far away and the whole thing just fell flat. Not sure how much me being in the Gods influenced that.
  7. ENBlover
    Saw the bill on Saturday evening. I'm still unable to fully appreciate Apollo as a piece, but found this performance much more enjoyable than the one last spring with Carlos Acosta as Apollo. Shapran is a fine dancer, but I was absolutely taken by Sergeyev. I simply loved his Mercutio and he didn't disappoint again. MND - simply amazing! This was the first time I saw Balanchine's version and I am now firmly in his camp. Considering how much I love Ashton's The Dream, this is no small feat. I feel that Balanchine's aesthetic appeals to me much more in a narrative ballet rather than in his more abstract works. All that aside, the dancing was brilliant. Lopatkina shined, Skorik and Zverev were great, Shumakov was an excellent Puck, the lovers were danced wondefully, Oberon, everyone - everything worked! Can't wait there's only one week left.
  8. ENBlover
    This discussion has nothing to do with the topic.
  9. ENBlover
    It seems like there's nothing like a bit of scandal, eh? What is the source of all this anyway?
  10. ENBlover
    The corps were sublime. To be fair, they made the same impression when I saw Tereshkina's SL on Saturday evening.
  11. ENBlover
    Absolutely speechless after watching Lopatkina last night. I doubt I'll be able to witness the like of her.
  12. ENBlover
    I am sorry, but you pay for a restricted view so you get a restricted view. There's a photo on the website that illustrates what you will and will not see. The tickets of those affected by the leaners do not say "Your view will be affected by patrons leaning forward". So sorry to say it, but leaning forward, wherever that is, is unacceptable. As is coughing, dropping your phone/binoculars, whispering a witty observation to your companion, unwrapping candy. I know there's always an excuse. But. Just. Don't. As for Morera - I'm sad to say that I did not enjoy her performance. She did try very hard, but I kept seeing her making an effort and that affected my expereince. I want a natural Giselle. To me, she really tried to be one. She's great otherwise and a very hard worker and good sport. Not to say she shouldn't dance the part. It's just not for me.
  13. ENBlover
    I think her intention was to just list seemingly random demographic groups, but it did come across a bit clumsy.
  14. ENBlover
    Not sure why Tamara singled out this particular audience demographic. The journalist (not Tamara) uses the phrase "granny magnet" in the intro leading me to believe that either the interviewer herself created the granny context or Tamara decided to be controversial. Whichever that was we will probably never know. The link to the article below: http://www.spectator.co.uk/spectator-life/spectator-life-culture/9022501/viva-la-diva/
  15. ENBlover
    The actual quote: "‘Ballet isn’t only for grandmothers with granddaughters. They are important, but there are also young people, gay men, single women — lots of single women — and men themselves. And that’s exactly why I chose an image with men — not only because Le Corsaire has five principal male roles, but also because it tells everyone that this is a different classical ballet: it’s about power, strength, masculinity.’" Judge for yourselves.
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    Hope she finds peace in Canada. Best of luck to Svetlana.
  17. ENBlover
    Fair enough, but I'm afraid there aren't too many Ninette de Valois' around. With the exception of Carlos Acosta I just can't see too many top dancers who would become great teachers for the young. If that's the case then why the likes of Johan Kobborg are allowed to leave? As for the style, there's little to argue with here. Having said that, wouldn't you improve the non-traditional RB repertoise with guests? I suppose it all really depends on how you feel about promoting within/hiring from other companies.
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    Either way, new blood is needed. After losing people in the last year you can't just rely on promotions from within/Osipova. Maybe not permanent principals, but why would anybody object to having guest artists?
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    Felt the same way about Krysanova's Jeanne to be honest. She did an amazing job.
  20. ENBlover
    I only saw Lantratov in the Swan Lake and loved him. I can see him being a much more versatile dancer than Ivan -- both techinically and artistically. What Ivan does though, he does very well.
  21. ENBlover
    Definitely agree, the purity and innocence to me were represented by Jeanne, Jerome and Adeline.
  22. ENBlover
    I didn't laugh either (guess "laugh" wasn't the right word in the context of what I was trying to say), but from the dramatic standpoint seeing the naive/abused/pure characters in act 1 being swallowed by the revolution to the point of losing their purity (Osipova's eyes during the last moments), lives or loves makes their tragedy ever more poignant. Didn't see it as a happy ballet, but rather felt deeply moved and shaken at the end.
  23. ENBlover
    Wasn't that the reason Ivan left the Bolshoi in the first place - to dance something less heroic and more lyrical?
  24. ENBlover
    Isn't it the point though? The more you laught during the first act, the more tragic the second act is? The more the characters seem hopeful and innocent, the more tragic their demise (whether physical or moral)?
  25. ENBlover
    It's just a revolutionary equivalent of "stiff the upper lip".
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