nickwellings

This is exactly why I will not book those same seats in Row B ever again too much leaning from Row A and the stage disappears!

How would a man be regarded if he killed someone in a duel? Presumably, he wasn't regarded as a murderer if the state did not outlaw it but did it damage him socially, financially etc? Would a high status or respectable woman marry him? Would other men go into business with him (or perhaps men who fought duels were always independently wealthy and did not go into business)? Could they take on important positions in society?

I think it was entirely accepted as part of social codes of the times. No asperions on one's character. It was an honour thing, much like it has been throughout history. (Live by the sword, die by the sword.)

I found this page, which I found interesting. http://www.h-net.org/reviews/showrev.php?id=4522

I think Onegin's outcast status was more to do with his remorse, he withdrew from society, rather than it retreating away from him. I am pretty sure a dueling history was no impediment to achieving or retaining status. Unless you were a serial dueler, in which case, perhaps!

To just echo some comments above, I too found Osipova's interpretation particularly powerful yesterday afternoon. If I could, I'd definitely go again. It wasn't quite the "five star, footstomping, wild cries" reaction from our audience as the Guardian review night had experienced, but we still applauded heartily indeed

I went last night, and thought it was really good. Had to tell the couple in front to please stop talking all the way through though! Muntagirov was spellbinding, and I am a big fan of his dancing. Ms Nunez and Mr Soares a wonderful couple onstage. Powerful, raw pathos at the end. I had a lump in my throat, and I am usually quite stony faced, imperturbable! They were really, really "feeling" it. The audience loved them.

Lovely picture! Just as you say, by watching them one would never think they tire at all! Such effort -looking effortless - to bring us joy. Wishing them all a well deserved rest!

This is very interesting! Thanks Denver!

Thank you, Janet. I am just finding my feet in the beautiful world of ballet (excuse the pun...) and I am very glad to have found a place where that beauty is understood and celebrated!

I saw this yesterday afternoon. Whilst Vasiliev didn't quite work for me, I admit this may be because I was too far away to catch nuances of his interpretation.

I strongly second what Coated has said above me, Ms Summerscales little section was especially distinguished. I wanted to see her Odile/Odette on strength of just her solo there, but of course not a ticket to be had!

Saturday was my first encounter with the Bournonville style. I found it a delightful afternoon start to finish. I can only but echo the praise for all. I am glad special mention has been given to Ms Cuni. Astonishingly light feet and landings, I was slightly stupefied by her easy grace! As a newcomer to ballet in general it was an eye opening event. Very glad I decided to go.

This is my first post here in this forum, but if I may say, I am really glad to see others who encounter poor behaviour at shows. Thank goodness I am not alone. Yesterday afternoon at Swan Lake wasn't the best for audience behaviour. The chap next to me began to check his phone every 10 minutes. I am afraid I "lost it", and reached over to flip it over/grab it if I had to! That certainly got his attention, and thereafter, no checking. Except from his companion to the left, who checked hers just as Odette was deciding to abandon life (so, the climax of the whole thing!) Really not good at all. Ill-mannered, I find. I am just amazed that people don't think that what they do might not be distracting to others!