nickb

If you are interested in Sadlers Wells recording Giselle for a DVD, I suggest you tweet them.

I was in some doubt after reading reviews of Monday's performance. However, I can confirm that Tuesday's performance was truly wonderful, from principals to corp de ballet to the Bolshoi orchestra. Can't wait for Le Corsaire!

I saw their Snow Maiden on Wednesday evening and Swan Lake on Thursday afternoon in Bristol. Never seen them before.

I thought Snow Maiden was enchanting and the RSB gave a credible performance but it's the only production I have seen. The orchestra was strong in the string section but the winds were rather wobbly - overall good in parts but room for lots of improvement elsewhere.  I liked the costumes and scenery which were simple rather than impressive.

I enjoyed Swan Lake and thought the leads were very good for a company of this level. The orchestra again was strong in the strings (in ensemble and solos) but the winds weren't quite up to it and I think one player was slightly flat throughout.

In summary, they are not at all in the same class as the ENB but the dancers gave a creditable performance and provided good entertainment for the general theatre-goers and myself at £35 a throw including travel.

I go to see the Royal Ballet several times a year and they are in a class of their own - one of the top companies in the world and absolutely AMAZING - but it costs me £150 a time for a good ticket and travel.

What is the St Petersburg Classic Ballet like? They are in Bath at the end of January.